On 26th January 2023, India will mark its 74th year of the republic, with a grand parade in the capital. What does this day signify? Well, this was the day back in 1950, when the constitution of India, became into existence. Thus, forming many designations to look into the country's progress. One of these designations was of the Governor of the respective states of the country. However, lately, this designation has been in the news, for not-so-good reasons. So its time to evaluate? 

Joining our host Sidharth Bhatia, on The Wire Talks, is Raju Ramchandran, the senior lawyer at Supreme Court. He has practiced for more than 45 years, he was also the additional solicitor general of India from 2002 to 2004. Gujarat Riots & Ajmal Kasab's case are a few of the cases in his portfolio. In this episode, he answers the significance of the republic day of India. During his conversation, he mentions back in time, it was the Congress government that introduced the chapter of fundamental duties during the emergency in 1975, elections commission, rights and more. 

Further, he throws light on why the designation of a governor, came into existence. The governor was a link between the center and the states. Also what was the thought process between the governor being appointed or elected? 

They spoke about the recent outrage against Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi following his speech, as he omitted some sections, during the state Assembly held on January 9, 2023. 

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