Ramnath Narayansamy said Puducherry's chief minister and ministers should resign if they cannot discharge their constitutional responsibilities [1].
The call comes as the territory faces significant governance delays that threaten the stability of its administration. These delays center on the failure to elect a Speaker and the lack of portfolio allocations for ministers [1].
Narayansamy said the current political paralysis is due to ongoing power struggles between the All India Narkila Republican Congress (AINRC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) [1]. He said that the inability to resolve these internal disputes has hindered the government's capacity to function according to constitutional mandates [1].
The deadlock has left key legislative processes in limbo. The absence of a Speaker prevents the assembly from conducting official business effectively, a requirement for the legal operation of the regional government [1].
According to Narayansamy, the public interest is being compromised by the inability of the leadership to move past party frictions [1]. He said that stepping down is the only ethical course for leaders who are unable to perform their duties [1].
This demand reflects a growing tension within the coalition, as the friction between the AINRC and BJP continues to stall the administrative machinery of Puducherry [1].
“CM, ministers should resign if they are not able to discharge constitutional responsibilities”
This situation highlights a critical breakdown in the coalition agreement between the AINRC and the BJP. When basic constitutional requirements—such as electing a Speaker and assigning portfolios—are delayed, the government cannot legally pass legislation or exercise executive authority. Narayansamy's demand signals that the political deadlock has reached a point where the legitimacy of the current administration is being questioned based on its functional incapacity.
