Instead, both the states sat on protest in the assembly premises and demanded that the Governor come there to administer the oath.
Both of them were carrying posters which read, “Waiting for the arrival of the Honorable Governor for the oath of office” and also their certificates of election.
“I don't know whether I will be able to declare myself as an MLA even after being elected. I don't know whether I will be able to provide services to the people whose votes got me elected. The Governor should make it clear who will administer the oath to us and this should be informed to the Assembly, which is supposed to be our workplace as MLAs,” Banerjee said.
“We want to take oath as MLAs. And so we are waiting with our election certificate and other relevant documents. The Governor should ensure that we are able to attend the oath ceremony,” the government said.
This development creates serious uncertainty regarding Banerjee and the government's participation in House proceedings as an MLA.
Raj Bhavan officials have made it clear that the Governor has the final word regarding oath-taking ceremonies as per constitutional provisions and if an MLA participates in those proceedings without the Governor's approval, he may invite punishment.
The Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly has already said that if needed, he will draw President Murmu's attention to this matter.
Both of them were carrying posters which read, “Waiting for the arrival of the Honorable Governor for the oath of office” and also their certificates of election.
“I don't know whether I will be able to declare myself as an MLA even after being elected. I don't know whether I will be able to provide services to the people whose votes got me elected. The Governor should make it clear who will administer the oath to us and this should be informed to the Assembly, which is supposed to be our workplace as MLAs,” Banerjee said.
“We want to take oath as MLAs. And so we are waiting with our election certificate and other relevant documents. The Governor should ensure that we are able to attend the oath ceremony,” the government said.
This development creates serious uncertainty regarding Banerjee and the government's participation in House proceedings as an MLA.
Raj Bhavan officials have made it clear that the Governor has the final word regarding oath-taking ceremonies as per constitutional provisions and if an MLA participates in those proceedings without the Governor's approval, he may invite punishment.
The Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly has already said that if needed, he will draw President Murmu's attention to this matter.
