## “West Bengal’s Political Tightrope,” which is described in Article 356. Let’s bring on the political rollercoaster!
(###) **In the Indian state of West Bengal, is it time for the President to take control? ***
If the political situation in West Bengal is as bad as it’s a state of anarchy; should the president intervene?
Being an artistic state with geniuses like Tagore and Satyajit Ray, it is in political trouble that makes many people have doubts regarding this state government. Besides the aforementioned claims of political violence, as well as corruption, other vices the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee, has been accused of include the following. Thus, Article 356 is increasingly being demanded by the people as the situation mutates day by day. Regarding this provision, the President could eliminate the state administration and apply the central rule in force.
If that can be done, I would like to ask, is this the best course that is to be taken? Justifications have been made and all to warrant invocation of the President’s Rule; however, it is important to point out that there are a lot of dangers that are accorded to practicing this rule.
I have seen many reasons that one can point to in an attempt to explain the rule by the president.
**Violence in Political Matters:**Rivalry between the ruling party and the opposition party in West Bengal has resulted in blood baths and people getting injured Political clashes on average in West Bengal have increased to a higher level of violence. Some people assert that the only option by which the issue can be addressed is to wait for intervention by the central government.
Certain allegations have been made against the Trinamool Congress government for being involved in corruption while on the other hand, TMC government has also been accused of having so many cases of corruption charges. The President Rule may offer a fresh perspective on these allegations which makes it possible to respond to it in a non-partisan way.
The breakdown of governance is as follows: This paper has noted that the interferences of political actors have caused some entanglements of the administration bureaucratic machinery of the state. In other words, the centralized rule has the potential to enhance what can be described as the restoration of responsibilities and order.
Arguments Against the Administration of the President
***The Eradication of Democracy*** The president’s Rule if practiced is going to be a mortal blow to democracy. The people of West Bengal need to know who is administering their government if this were to happen they would be barred from voting.
One may also witness that too much power would lie in the central hand, that is, in Delhi, and this will not at all contribute to the development of federalism.
Instability in Politics: The President’s Rule can make the political scenario even more unstable and can make the electoral process free and fair in the future decades quite challenging.
The Way Forward in Context as the title suggests refers to the way forward when placed in a given context.
The decision as to when to superimpose the President’s Rule is one of the most challenging for anyone to decide. On the problem, it is possible to provide quite extensive literature that will confirm both the advantages as well as the drawbacks of the solution. Finally, it has to be taken in the best interest of the people of West Bengal which should be the prime focus.
Before we turn to Article 356 as the found solution, other options may be considered. For instance, the President can select a Governor who is regarded in most cases as an honest and impartial figure. Regarding the issues that are emerging currently in West Bengal, this Governor may join with the state government.
If all these remedies fail then the President’s Rule might turn out to be the only evil. On the other hand, it needs to be considered as the last resort when choosing a form of living.
Regarding the state of West Bengal, it still raises a question mark as to what lies in the developmental plans of the state. The reader has to understand that concluding whether or not to exercise the President’s Rule will not be without consequences. It is a decision that would require a lot of consideration and a proper amount of thinking.
