Harish Rao, the Finance Minister, has expressed his objection to the rejection of nominations of two BRS candidates by the Governor. He raises concerns about the fairness of the process if their affiliation was the only reason for disqualification. Harish Rao also questions whether the person holding the position of party president can also be the State Governor.
The two candidates in question come from marginalized communities and have dedicated many years to public service. They have consistently worked on initiatives that have benefited the people of Telangana. Harish Rao highlights the disparities in treatment when comparing similar situations in other states.
He mentions Ghulam Ali Khatana of the BJP, who was not appointed to the Rajya Sabha through the President’s quota. On the other hand, there are instances where prominent BJP figures have been appointed as Rajya Sabha members through the President’s quota. In BJP-ruled UP, individuals have also been appointed as MLCs in the Governor’s quota. This inconsistency raises doubts about policy implementation.
These issues point to a lack of fairness and consistency in the process, which is a matter of concern.
