MK Stalin urges Opposition to unite against Centre's move on Governor's power

21-May-2025

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on May 18 urged his counterparts in eight states, including West Bengal, to oppose the presidential reference to Supreme Court on deadlines for the President and Governor over Bills and batted for a coordinated legal strategy.

Stalin said it is well known that the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court cannot be invoked or exercised when the issue in question has already been decided by an authoritative pronouncement of the court.

"Yet, the BJP government has pressed ahead with seeking a reference, which points to their sinister intent," he alleged.

He requested the chief ministers of non-BJP-ruled states to oppose this reference sought by the President before the Supreme Court.