Tag: federalism India

  • Tamil Nadu Governor Delay Case Explained: Role of Governor & Floor Test Debate

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Governor, Article 164, Floor Test, Constitutional conventionsMains: GS Paper 2 — Centre-State Relations, Constitutional Offices, Federalism Why in News? A discussion has emerged over: The Governor’s role in Tamil Nadu particularly regarding:→ Delay in constitutional decisions→ Government formation→ Floor test conventions The debate highlights tensions between:✔ Elected governments✔…

  • Maharashtra Hindi Exam Row Explained: Language Policy & Federalism Debate

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Official language policy, linguistic diversity, federalismMains: GS Paper 2 — Federalism, Language Politics, Governance Why in News? The Maharashtra government put on hold its decision to conduct a mandatory Hindi examination for certain government employees after protests by linguistic and regional groups. The protests continue with demands to:→…