Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasara has resigned from his position as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly's Estimates Committee 'B'. He cited several reasons for his resignation, primarily accusing Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani of making decisions that undermine constitutional values and impartiality.
Key Points from Dotasara's Resignation
End of Role in Assembly
With his resignation, Dotasara’s tenure as a member of the Estimates Committee 'B' has ended immediately.
Allegations Against Speaker Vasudev Devnani
Dotasara accused the Speaker of making decisions that contradict constitutional principles and reflect bias. He emphasized that impartiality is essential for anyone holding a constitutional post, and decisions that appear biased undermine democratic integrity.
One of the key issues raised was the removal of Congress MLA Narendra Budania from the post of Privileges Committee chairman just 15 days after his appointment, despite such tenures usually lasting at least a year.
Issue with BJP MLA Kanwarlal Meena
Dotasara expressed dissatisfaction with the Speaker’s decision not to disqualify BJP MLA Kanwarlal Meena, who was sentenced to three years in prison by the High Court. According to Dotasara, the Supreme Court's Lily Thomas judgment states that any representative sentenced to more than two years should automatically be disqualified, but Meena retained his membership, which Dotasara called a violation of constitutional and judicial principles.
Broader Comments
Dotasara stressed that legislative committees are meant to facilitate balanced dialogue and oversight, not to merely approve government decisions. He stated that staying silent in the face of such bias would be an insult to the public mandate, and his resignation is a stand for democratic values.
Summary Table
| Issue Raised by Dotasara | Details |
|---|---|
| Resignation | From Estimates Committee 'B', Rajasthan Assembly |
| Main Allegation on Speaker | Decisions against constitutional spirit, showing bias |
| Example: Committee Chair Change | Removal of Narendra Budania as Privileges Committee chair after just 15 days |
| BJP MLA Kanwarlal Meena | Membership not canceled despite a three-year prison sentence, violating disqualification rules |
| Broader Concern | Committees should ensure balanced oversight, not just endorse government decisions |
Dotasara's resignation has sparked political debate in Rajasthan, raising questions about the impartiality and conduct of the Assembly Speaker.
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