Never in the recent past the threat to the core values of federalism was as serious as it is now, with the NDA government systematically usurping the rights of the States and taking unilateral and arbitrary decisions. No wonder there is a growing sense of frustration among the States over the steady erosion of the […]
The Supreme Court’s ruling that the States and the Centre can equally legislate on matters of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a welcome development. This upholds the spirit of cooperative federalism, for which the States like Telangana have been steadfastly fighting. In fact, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has been at the forefront […]
Hyderabad: The TRS plenary adopted a resolution to fight against the union government which allegedly undermined the federal spirit and suppressing Constitutional rights accorded to the States. Introducing the resolution, TRS Lok Sabha floor leader Nama Nageshwara Rao said the Constitution of India gave absolute powers to the States to bring legislations and execute them. […]