SC response to Presidential reference won't check 'assault' on rights of states: CPI(M)

New Delhi, The CPI on Saturday expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court's response to the Presidential reference, saying it will only "encourage the extra-constitutional powers governors are exercising in opposition-ruled states".

It claimed the top court's response "will not in any way check the assault on the rights of states that is ongoing due to the over-centralisation of powers in the hands of the Centre".

The Supreme Court last Thursday held that the court cannot impose any timelines on governors and the President to grant assent to Bills passed by state assemblies, but at the same time said governors do not have “unfettered” powers to sit on the Bills for "perpetuity".

In a statement

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