Six MLCs press Council Chairman to act on long-pending resignations; one withdraws her request

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Six MLCs met with Council Chairman to expedite their pending resignations, while one withdrew her request after the Chairman's comments. The delay has been criticized as unconstitutional.
Six MLCs press Council Chairman to act on long-pending resignations; one withdraws her request
A What happened
Six MLCs from the YSR Congress party met with Council Chairman K. Moshenu Raju to press for action on their pending resignations, which have not been accepted since their party's electoral defeat last year. During the meeting, Zakia Khanam withdrew her resignation after the Chairman noted that only six months remained in her term, suggesting that pursuing the matter further was unnecessary. The other MLCs reiterated that their resignations were voluntary and urged the Chairman to expedite the process, citing the inordinate delay as problematic. They highlighted a recent court ruling that criticized the Chairman's inaction as illegal and arbitrary, directing him to resolve the matter within two weeks to a month. The MLCs expressed confusion over the Chairman's reluctance to act and hope he would comply with the court's directive, warning that continued inaction could be seen as an abuse of process.

Key insights

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    Court ruling on inaction: A court deemed the Chairman's delay illegal and arbitrary.

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    Zakia Khanam withdraws resignation: She retracted her resignation after the Chairman's comments.

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    MLCs emphasize voluntary resignations: The MLCs stressed their decisions were made without coercion.

Takeaways

The ongoing delay in accepting the resignations of the MLCs raises concerns about constitutional adherence and the Chairman's responsibilities. The recent court ruling may compel action.

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