On 6th August 2014, the President of India, in an
unprecedented move, sacked the Governor of Manipur, Ms Kamla Beniwal, with just
a little over four months left in her tenure. Ms Beniwal was recently
transferred to Manipur from the State of Gujarat. The reason cited for her
removal is that she had misused the
Governor’s office, while she was in Gujarat, to make several unauthorised air
travels using the State aircraft.
The opposition has criticised the Government’s move stating
that there was political vendetta behind
the removal of Ms Beniwal. The ruling party has denied such allegations.
For more information on the Appointment and Powers and
Functions of Governors under the Constitution of India, CLICK HERE.
