Karnataka has raised its voice whenever tenets of federalism were compromised: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot

Karnataka Governor emphasizes faith in Constitution and cooperative federalism, highlighting state's achievements and future plans.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday (Janaury 26, 2025) underlined the need to repose faith in the Constitution as well as cooperative federalism.

In his Republic Day speech, replete with the mention of the Indian constitution and the need to protect it, Gehlot said the Karnataka government raised its voice whenever the tenets of federalism as enshrined in the Constitution were compromised.

Noting that the Constitution in its very first article declares India to be a Union of States, Gehlot said it divides the sovereign power between the federation or the union and the states.

“The Government of Karnataka is fully committed to uphold the practices of the principles of union and has accordingly contributed to the development of the country as per the ideals of the Constitution,” the Governor said in his address from the Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground.

“Karnataka has raised its voice whenever the tenets of federalism have been compromised. This Republic Day, let us all reiterate our faith in the Constitution as well as cooperative federalism,” he added.

Gehlot also underlined that the Constitution has recognized and respected the administrative authority of the States, thereby respecting the diversity of the country to uphold the unity and integrity of the country while giving more power to the Union Government.

“The architects of our Constitution gave us the administrative system for this diverse country by adopting the principles of power sharing. It was the dream of our Constitution makers to build strong States and thereby a strong India, hence it is our common responsibility to uphold our Union respecting their vision,” the Governor said.