Bengal Govt. to bring resolution against new BSF jurisdictions
The Hindu
It will be tabled in House on Nov. 16
West Bengal government will bring a resolution in the State Assembly against the Centre’s move to increase the territorial jurisdiction of the Border Security Force. State’s Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Partha Chatterjee said that a resolution will be brought under Rule 185 of the procedures of conduct of business of the State Assembly.
“The resolution will be against the increase in territorial jurisdiction of the BSF from 15 to 50 km,” Mr. Chatterjee said. The resolution is likely to be brought in the House on November 16.
Our view is that law and order is a State’s subject and BSF’s responsibility is guarding border and such developments will lead to conflict between Centre and State, the Minister added. Considering the strength of the Trinamool Congress in the State Assembly, the resolution can be easily passed. The Trinamool has support of 217 MLAs in a 294-member house.