Who amongst the following, most eloquently defended 'the rights of the states' ?

K. Santhanam

The correct answer is Option (1) → K. Santhanam

The rights of the states were most eloquently defended by K. Santhanam from Madras. A reallocation of powers was necessary, he felt, to strengthen not only the states but also the Centre. “There is almost an obsession that by adding all kinds of powers to the Centre we can make it strong.” This was a misconception, said Santhanam.