Azad’s statement irks T supporters

Meanwhile, the statements made by Union minister Ghulam Nabi Azad [ Images ] on the Telangana issue has come under severe fire by the activists demanding a separate state. Azad had said on Tuesday that a decision would be taken once the assembly passes a unanimous resolution on the issue. It makes no sense and being in such an important position he should understand the law better, the activists said.

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution makes it clear that in such matters a resolution by the assembly is not necessary. It is for the Union government to decide on the issue. A decision has to be taken by the Union Cabinet and a bill should be passed, an activist noted.

Once the President signs the bill it has to be sent to the state assembly for an opinion. This is just a routine procedure and there is no onus on the state government to act first on the issue, the activist added.

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