The governor decided to convene an assembly session from August 14
The governor of Rajasthan, Kalraj Mishra, has refuted the claims that he acted under pressure from the central government in the political struggle. Mr Mishra, who on Wednesday approved the state cabinet’s proposal to convene an assembly session from Aug. 14, said he had always ordered the state government to follow constitutional provisions by sending his request to convene a session.
“The Constitution is supreme for a governor. There is no pressure on me,” he said, when asked about the congressional charge against him.
After a week of heated talks, protests and exchange of letters between Raj Bhavan and the state government of Rajasthan, Mr. Mishra agreed on Wednesday to call an assembly session on August 14. Previously, the governor questioned the government’s third proposal, which insisted on the July 31 date mentioned earlier.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claimed that “horse trade rates” in Rajasthan increased after the announcement of the assembly session.
Mr. Gehlot has a small lead in the Rajasthan assembly, which has 200 members, just one short of a majority of 101. His impetus for an assembly session appears to be driven by a firm belief that he is well. placed to win a vote of confidence at this point.
