Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Friday said that the Ashok Gehlot-led government’s demand for an Assembly session on such short notice...
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Friday said that the Ashok Gehlot-led government’s demand for an Assembly session on such short notice and without a clear reason was not justified since 21-day prior notice is required for the same, ANI reported.
Mishra raised six points regarding the state government’s demand for an Assembly session, according to a statement from his office. He said that the Gehlot-led government’s request for an Assembly session did not mention the date from which the session has to begin and neither does it have the Cabinet’s approval.
The Rajasthan governor also asked why Gehlot’s government wanted to convene an Assembly session to prove its majority when it claims it has the required numbers, according to The Indian Express.
Mishra also asked how the Assembly session would be conducted since the decision on the disqualification of Sachin Pilot’s camp was still pending in court.
The governor said that he will adhere to the Constitution and make his decision. The governor added that the state government must ensure the freedom of all its MLAs.
Rajasthan Congress MLAs, led by Gehlot, staged a protest outside the governor’s residence earlier on Friday, demanding an Assembly session for a trust vote. The MLAs ended their protest after the governor agreed to...
