ZPM-guv ‘rift' over guv rule in CADC
The ZPM's statement on Wednesday followed a press conference held on Tuesday when home minister K Sapdanga had addressed the issue of the CADC being placed under the governor's rule by governor Gen VK Singh on Monday.
Citing provisions under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, particularly Paragraph 14, the ZPM explained that the governor may institute a commission to assess the functioning of autonomous district or regional councils. The findings of such a panel are to be presented to the state legislature along with the governor's recommendations.
The ZPM stated that the decision of the council of ministers was consistent with democratic norms and the rightful process for upholding public representation.
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