Maha crisis: Can MVA govt suspend MLAs without repercussions?

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Published : Jun 23, 2022, 10:54 PM IST

Updated : Jun 24, 2022, 7:45 AM IST

Maha crisis: Can MVA govt suspend MLAs without repercussions?

With several possibilities at play at the moment, the rights that certain party leaders and other authority figures can practice whilst adhering to the constitution would play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of this political drama.

New Delhi: As the exchange of allegations and counter-allegations between the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government and the rebel MLAs continue to stir the ongoing political upheaval in Maharashtra, the legalities of the matter further complicate it. The speculated political transition that would involve assimilation of the current cabinet in Maharashtra will not be an easy process as the deputy speaker of the Legislative Assembly made amply clear by proposing to check the signatures of all the rebel MLAs before the trust vote.

With several possibilities at play at the moment, the rights that certain party leaders and other authority figures can practice whilst adhering to the constitution would play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of this political drama. Throwing some light on the matter, constitutional expert Subhash Kashyap said that only the governor has the right to decide whether or not a speaker present in the MVA government can play any role after the governor, in the event of a no-confidence motion

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Moreover, Kashyap also explained that if a speaker decides to disqualify someone, the disqualified person has the right to challenge the decision in court, with fair chances of him getting relieved from the disqualification. However, he further explained that when a government is reduced to a minority and does not have sufficient numbers, the only option left with the Chief Minister is to resign. And if a Chief Minister comes in minority in the House, then the Speaker is also in minority and he loses the power to sack anyone, Kashyap informed.

With the whole matter still unfolding with newer announcements and statements each passing day, NCP leader Ajit Pawar said that he will remain with the MVA government and will continue to support Uddhav Thackeray while others are cautiously viewing from the fence the changing power dynamics in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale held a press conference on Thursday wherein he accused Shiv Sena of deceiving the BJP. He alleged that Shiv Sena had contested the 2019 elections along with the BJP and the Republican Party of India (Athawale), but later betrayed both the party and the public.

With the Indian Constitution allowing the speakers to seek court interference in case of elimination, it is likely that the MLAs, if disqualified, may bring in a legal element that would further add to the complexities of the situation.

Last Updated :Jun 24, 2022, 7:45 AM IST
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