Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court criticized some Indian governors for failing to fulfill their constitutional roles, stating they are acting inappropriately and remaining inactive when action is required. During a conference in Bengaluru, she emphasized that governors should maintain neutrality and foster harmony, as originally intended in the Constitution. Her comments come as several states, including Kerala and West Bengal, have petitioned the Supreme Court regarding governors' refusal to assent to legislative bills. Nagarathna highlighted the need for governors to act above party politics and emphasized the importance of federalism and principled governance. In contrast, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose argued for an active role for governors, positioning them as supportive figures to elected representatives. This ongoing debate reflects a growing concern over the balance of power and responsibilities between state governors and elected officials.