Sun Apr 27 19:08:59 UTC 2025: **Supreme Court Upholds States’ Rights in Victory for Tamil Nadu**
Chennai, April 28, 2025 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin hailed a Supreme Court ruling on Sunday as a major victory for federalism. The court’s decision forces the Governor to approve 10 bills previously withheld, effectively strengthening state governments’ autonomy from the Union government.
The Chief Minister lauded the four lawyers—former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi and senior advocates Abhishek Singhvi, Rakesh Dwivedi, and P. Wilson—who successfully argued the state’s case. He described the verdict as a defeat of attempts to use Governors to control elected state governments. The court’s intervention, he emphasized, protects the powers of state governments and the principle of people’s rule.
The judgment, Stalin added, emboldens Tamil Nadu to pursue further autonomy. He highlighted the historical context, noting that leaders like Anna and Karunanidhi had championed state autonomy.
N. Ram, former editor-in-chief of The Hindu, echoed Stalin’s sentiments, calling the judgment “magnificent and inspiring” and urging the Governor to resign if they possessed any self-respect. He noted the implications extend beyond Tamil Nadu and expressed anticipation for the outcome of a similar case filed by Kerala.
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