The post of governor of states should be abolished as the existing federal democratic structure does not warrant its continuance, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said on Saturday.
His remarks at the Inter-State Council meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi came against the backdrop of the Supreme Court's severe criticism of the Arunachal Pradesh governor over the dismissal of the Congress government in the state, and some opposition-ruled states accusing the occupants in Raj Bhawans of working politically at the Centre's behest.
The JD(U) president added that if it is not possible to do away with the constitutional post, the discretionary powers that go with it should be curtailed. He also said the CM of a state should have a role in the appointment and removal of the governor.
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