DMPQ:Constitution of India ensured a cordial relation between centre and state. But over the period of time lot of tension areas developed. What are the tension areas between centre and state?

These are as follows:

Mode of appointment and dismissal of Governor

  • Discriminatory and partisan role of governor
  • Imposition of president’s rule
  • Deployment of center forces in the states to maintain law and order
  • Reservation of state bills for the consideration of the president
  • Discrimination in financial allocations to the states
  • Role of planning commission (now NITI AYOG) in approving state projects
  • Management of All India Services
  • Use of Electronic Media for political purposes
  • Appointment of enquiry commissions against the chief ministers
  • Sharing of finances between center and states
  • Encroachment by the center on the state list