In a resolute address from the tamil Nadu secretariat today, a senior state leader emphasized the national significance of the newly constituted High-Level Committee on Union-State relations, describing it as “the sixth and perhaps most crucial attempt” in India’s post-independence history to reassess the federal balance of power.
Speaking to the press, the leader recalled that similar commissions had been formed twice in the 1960s, once in the 1980s, and twice again in the 2000s. However, he asserted, "It is more urgent now than ever before because we are facing unprecedented attacks on States' Rights." The formation of this committee, he said, comes at a pivotal moment—underscored by the supreme Court's landmark judgment delivered on april 8, 2025—which he claimed vindicated concerns over the erosion of state autonomy.
"This Committee is not just for the people of tamil Nadu or the state itself," he told reporters. "It is meant for all the States of india and for all the people of India." The purpose, he explained, is to chart a constructive and cooperative framework that can ensure smoother federal functioning going forward.
The announcement follows a formal declaration by tamil Nadu chief minister Thiru M.K. stalin under Rule 110 of the tamil Nadu Legislative assembly Rules. The High-Level Committee, expected to comprise constitutional experts, former judges, and policy scholars, aims to study the evolving dynamics of Centre-State relations and recommend structural reforms.
The move has already begun to stir political ripples beyond tamil Nadu, with several opposition leaders across the country lauding the state’s initiative. Political observers note that the panel’s findings could influence future debates on federalism, especially in the context of fiscal devolution, administrative overreach, and the use of central agencies.
As tamil Nadu positions itself as a champion for cooperative federalism, all eyes will now be on the Committee's composition, timeline, and eventual recommendations—factors that could redefine the federal discourse in india for years to come.
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