Former Solicitor General of India, Harish Salve, expressed disapproval of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision not to resign following the election loss. Salve warned against undermining constitutional bodies, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law over personal interests. He highlighted the need for politicians to respect constitutional institutions despite disagreements.
Salve discussed the options available to the West Bengal Governor after Banerjee’s refusal to step down and drew parallels between her actions and those of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. He noted a concerning trend of questioning constitutional institutions and urged leaders to abide by their oath to protect and uphold the Constitution.
Salve criticized Banerjee’s refusal to resign as Chief Minister despite electoral defeat, emphasizing the significance of respecting constitutional norms. He highlighted the dangers of disregarding constitutional obligations and stressed the need for leaders to prioritize the rule of law over personal ambitions.
Salve addressed the broader issue of attacks on constitutional institutions, cautioning against undermining the authority of bodies like the Election Commission of India. He emphasized the importance of upholding the decisions of constitutional institutions and respecting the rule of law in a democratic society.
