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PRESIDENT’S RULE NEWS

Rajya Sabha approves statutory resolution on President’s Rule in Manipur as Opposition questions why PM Modi hasn’t visited state

April 04, 2025 3:27 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13 as there was no contender to form the government.

Manipur Governor’s offer: Return looted weapons in next 7 days, face no action

February 21, 2025 2:04 am

Warns that ‘strict action’ will follow if those who looted weapons from police armouries don’t comply

What is Article 356, which Prime Minister Modi says Indira Gandhi misused 50 times?

February 10, 2023 12:07 pm

Article 356 allows the Centre to dismiss an elected state government and impose “President’s Rule”. Its rampant misuse by almost all central governments has been largely curbed after the Supreme Court's landmark Bommai judgment of 1994.

March 18, 1982, Forty Years Ago: Union Rule In Kerala

March 17, 2022 10:39 pm

Kerala was placed under President’s rule on March 17. The Union cabinet met in the evening and decided to recommend to the President placing the state under Centre’s jurisdiction in pursuance of the Governor’s recommendation.

President’s rule in Uttarakhand revoked: Upbeat Congress looks at early elections

May 12, 2016 12:13 pm

Prime Minister should tender apology in Parliament, says party.

Red-faced Uttarakhand BJP puts up brave front: ‘It’s not victory, it’s been bought’

May 12, 2016 2:41 am

'This is not a victory, it has been purchased...this was a fixed match,' alleged BJP spokesman Shrikant Sharma.

Supreme Court wants government to consider Uttarakhand trust vote

May 03, 2016 4:55 pm

During the brief hearing, the bench repeated its suggestion that the Centre should consider holding a floor test in the Assembly under its supervision to ascertain the actual situation.

Uttarakhand High Court throws Centre out of state

April 22, 2016 8:48 am

Judges say Centre’s sacking of state govt breeds cynicism, slam Cong’s hypocrisy too; hearing on 9 Congress rebels tomorrow.

Uttarakhand crisis: From a Congress rebellion to a High Court rap

April 21, 2016 8:56 pm

Dealing a major blow to Modi government, the Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday quashed the imposition of President' rule in the state and revived the Congress government headed by Harish Rawat.

Uttarakhand crisis: Rule of one party worse than Emergency, says ally Sena

March 31, 2016 3:34 am

The Sena said that the present coalition in Maharashtra was out of political compulsions.

PRESIDENT’S RULE VIDEOS

SC gives nod to govt. formation in Arunachal

February 18, 2016 3:54 pm

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): In a major setback to the Congress, the Supreme Court on Thursday vacated the status quo order of maintaining President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh, thereby giving its nod to government formation in the state. After going through High Court and assembly records, the Supreme Court decided that it doesn't see any reason to interfere with HC order at this stage. Lawyer Satyapal Singh said the SC has transferred the case of revocation of 12 suspended MLA's to Guwahati High Court.

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.

Congress cries foul as Arunachal govt. recommends President's rule in state

January 24, 2016 5:12 pm

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recommended President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh.The Cabinet's decision has been sent to President Pranab Mukherjee for his approval.Congress leader, RPN Singh, on Sunday condemned the move and said that it is a black day for the country.

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