Here, in full, is a recent news item in a New Delhi newspaper: ‘When former Chief Justice of India and current Kerala Governor P Sathasivam came to Delhi to attend the wedding reception of BJP chief Amit Shah, he also reached out to various government functionaries to explore the possibility of a Delhi posting — either as Lieutenant Governor or National Human Rights Commission chairperson. While there is lot of speculation that the government could bring in a new face as Delhi LG, the top post in NHRC will fall vacant in May when incumbent Justice K G Balakrishnan demits office. It remains to be seen if the powers-that-be will oblige the Kerala Governor.’ Reporters are not supposed to editorialize; still, it is remarkable how matter-of-fact this news item was. A Governor is a high constitutional post; Governors are supposed to act with scrupulous impartiality, and keep their distance (personal and institutional) from politicians. But here was a Governor attending the wedding recept