| The Hindu : Opinion / Editorials : The unmaking of Governors (376 words) |
 | Considering the controversies surrounding the actions of Governors in Jharkhand, Goa and Bihar in the recent period, it is understandable that the focus in the two-day Governors' conference was on ways to restore their standing and reputation for fairness. |
| A Governor's fairness, judgment and understanding of his constitutional role are put to test in times of crisis or when a government is to be formed when there is no clear cut majority in the legislature or when a government's majority support is called into question. |
| While the primary responsibility for restoring the dignity and standing of the office rests on the Governors themselves and on their conduct, the Central Government and the ruling party at the Centre cannot be oblivious of their own role in the making or unmaking of the office of Governor. |
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