Jammu and Kashmir was brought under governor’s rule on Wednesday, a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party pulled out of its alliance with the People’s Democratic Party, the home ministry said.
In a surprise move, the BJP on Tuesday announced withdrawal of support to the PDP, saying it has become impossible to continue in the government in view of the growing radicalism and terrorism in the state.
Following the resignation of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Governor N N Vohra had recommended imposition of Central rule in his report to President Ram Nath Kovind, a copy of which was also forwarded to the home ministry.
In all states of India, the state government’s failure results in President’s rule.
The process is slightly more nuanced in Jammu and Kashmir where not the President’s but governor’s rule is imposed.
Under the provision of Section 92 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, governor’s rule is imposed for six months, but only after the consent of the President of India.
The Constitution of India grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir among Indian states, and it is the only state in India to have a separate Constitution and regulations specific to it.
The President’s rule in other states of India is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
Source: Rediff