Should Governors join active politics after completing their terms?
The Governorr should always be above politics. Though he should deal with political parties and politicians, he should not indulge in politics. He should be objective, impartial and inspire confidence among all sections. After he has relinquished his position, why should he not exercise his fundamental right as a citizen? Q: Has the Governors role changed over the years? A: Yes. Today his most important role is to see the states economy, its agricultural and industrial development and welfare programmes because administration alone is not sufficient. B.N. Chakravarty played a very important role in the making of new Haryana because the politicians listened to him. Besides playing an active role in advising the government regarding development activities, a Governor should inspire the public. For example, a Governor is ex-officio Chancellor of the universities. He can play a vital role in improvement of educational standards. He can visit the rural areas and help people solve their prob
