International Data Privacy Day:
The Tamil Nadu Governor walked out of the State Assembly during his customary address. Simultaneously, the Kerala Governor omitted specific paragraphs. These incidents have reignited the debate on the discretionary powers of the Governor and the sanctity of Article 176.Article 176: Mandates that the Governor shall address the Legislative Assembly, or both Houses in bicameral States, at the commencement of the first session each year to inform the Legislature of the causes of its summons.This address is a constitutional duty and functions as a policy statement of the elected State government, not as a personal expression of the Governor.Article 175: Empowers the Governor to address either House or both Houses of the State Legislature and to send messages, particularly in relation to Bills.Article 163: Establishes that the Governor shall act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers except in matters where the Constitution explicitly provides discretion.
