Imposition of Governor's Rule will improve situation in Jammu and Kashmir, says Union minister Mahesh Sharma
6 years, 6 months ago

Imposition of Governor's Rule will improve situation in Jammu and Kashmir, says Union minister Mahesh Sharma

Firstpost  

The Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma while speaking on the sidelines of an International Yoga event said the Governor’s rule will improve the conditions of Jammu and Kashmir. Kolkata: The situation in Jammu and Kashmir will improve under Governor’s rule, Union minister Mahesh Sharma said on Thursday. The minister said, “With the imposition of Governor’s rule, the situation in the state will change for the better, and the change is already apparent with the security forces and police working with more confidence now.” Sharma said the impact of the change will be felt soon. BJP national secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, who also attended the Yoga event, said that the BJP-PDP alliance in Jammu and Kashmir was built on a common minimum programme, but could not last.

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Punjab CM hits back at governor, says don’t test patience of Punjabis
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab CM hits back at governor, says don’t test patience of Punjabis

Hindustan Times  

A day after Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit wrote to chief minister Bhagwant Mann telling him to respond to his letters or face the prospect of President’s rule in the state, the Aam Aadmi Party leader on Saturday hit back asking him not to test the patience of Punjabis. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a press conference in Chandigarh on Saturday …

Punjab CM hits back at governor, says don’t test patience of Punjabis
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab CM hits back at governor, says don’t test patience of Punjabis

Hindustan Times  

A day after Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit wrote to chief minister Bhagwant Mann telling him to respond to his letters or face the prospect of President’s rule in the state, the Aam Aadmi Party leader on Saturday hit back asking him not to test the patience of Punjabis. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a press conference in Chandigarh on Saturday …

KCR agrees as Kejriwal, Mann say Governors have become a hinderance
1 year, 7 months ago

KCR agrees as Kejriwal, Mann say Governors have become a hinderance

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Delhi and Punjab Chief Ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday yet again took on the office of the Governor complaining about how the institution of the Governor was being misused by the BJP government at the Centre. Kejriwal and Mann were in Hyderabad to meet Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and addressed a press conference along …

Whether Indian Federation Needs a Governor?
2 years, 10 months ago

Whether Indian Federation Needs a Governor?

Live Law  

Should we have the position of the Governor between the Union and State? Meghalaya Raj Bhavan Discretionary Powers Governors discretionary powers are almost at par with the President, who rules whole nation, while the Governor's powers limited to state territory. TheGovernor's discretionary powers are the following: to give assent or withholdor refer a Bill for Presidential assent under Article 200; …

Satya Pal Malik Appointed Meghalaya Governor, to Replace Tathagata Roy
4 years, 4 months ago

Satya Pal Malik Appointed Meghalaya Governor, to Replace Tathagata Roy

News 18  

Satya Pal Malik was on Tuesday transferred as Governor of the northeastern state of Meghalaya, replacing Tathagata Roy who completed his five-year tenure on the gubernatorial post. A Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said Malik has been shifted to Meghalaya, and Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari has been asked to discharge the functions of Goa governor in addition to his own …

Centre's new Kashmir: What has changed after a year of abrogation of Article 370
4 years, 5 months ago

Centre's new Kashmir: What has changed after a year of abrogation of Article 370

India Today  

It has been a year since the Central government stripped the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and revoked Article 370. Less than a year after being appointed the first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu submitted his resignation on Wednesday. It was later announced that the new LG of J&K would be …

On the loose: On West Bengal Governor Jaideep Dhankar
4 years, 5 months ago

On the loose: On West Bengal Governor Jaideep Dhankar

The Hindu  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar remains in the spotlight, and there is every reason to believe that he wants it that way. On Monday, he met Home Minister Amit Shah with a litany of complaints against the Mamata Banerjee government, apprising him of the “alarming cliff-edge governance situation in the State”. During the meeting, he briefed the Home Minister on …

Abdullahs, Muftis no more relevant in Jammu and Kashmir: Ex-Governor Malik
5 years ago

Abdullahs, Muftis no more relevant in Jammu and Kashmir: Ex-Governor Malik

India TV News  

Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik plans to write a book on his experiences as the Jammu and Kashmir Governor, when the central government abrogated Article 370 and bifurcated the state into two Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. Politicians like Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were no longer relevant in Kashmir, he said and added things would return …

Satya Pal Malik likely to become J&K L-G: Governor prescribed President's Rule in state, defended 'blackout' after Article 370 revocation
5 years, 2 months ago

Satya Pal Malik likely to become J&K L-G: Governor prescribed President's Rule in state, defended 'blackout' after Article 370 revocation

Firstpost  

73-year-old Satya Pal Malik has been associated with almost all political hues, starting as a socialist student leader in Meerut University to the vice president of the BJP Satya Pal Malik, the incumbent governor of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is likely to be appointed as the Lieutenant-Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on 31 October. …

Daily Bulletin: Imran Khan to make 'policy statement' on Kashmir; Sonia Gandhi to meet Congress CMs; day's top stories
5 years, 4 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Imran Khan to make 'policy statement' on Kashmir; Sonia Gandhi to meet Congress CMs; day's top stories

Firstpost  

Here are today’s top stories: Imran Khan to make ‘policy statement’ on Kashmir during public address in PoK’s Muzaffarabad; DK Shivkumar to be produced before court on expiry of police detention; ED to demand further custody; and more Imran Khan to make ‘policy statement’ on Kashmir during public address in PoK’s Muzaffarabad Pakistan on Thursday said Prime Minister Imran Khan …

Rajya Sabha approves extension of President's rule in Jammu & Kashmir
5 years, 6 months ago

Rajya Sabha approves extension of President's rule in Jammu & Kashmir

India TV News  

Amid uproar from the Opposition, Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday moved a statutory resolution to extend President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir for another six months. Shah said the government has no other option but to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as the Election Commission wants to hold Assembly elections in the state by the end …

Parliament updates: Kashmir governor told us no party is ready to form govt, hence President Rule, says Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
6 years ago

Parliament updates: Kashmir governor told us no party is ready to form govt, hence President Rule, says Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

2:57 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Opposition says imposition of President’s Rule in J&K ‘unconstitutional’ Saugata Roy of the Trinamool Congress termed the governor’s decision to impose President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as “arbitrary” and “unconstitutional”. He also accused the central government of “collusion” and claimed that it propped up the rival alliance led by Sajjad Lone, who had the …

Jammu and Kashmir to come under President’s rule from midnight today
6 years ago

Jammu and Kashmir to come under President’s rule from midnight today

The Hindu  

President’s rule will come into force in Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday, after expiry of six months of Governor’s rule, an official order said on Wednesday. President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation paving the way for imposition of Central rule in the State which was placed under Governor’s rule on June 20 after the BJP withdrew support to the …

Jammu and Kashmir: President’s rule imposed in state after six months of Governor's rule
6 years ago

Jammu and Kashmir: President’s rule imposed in state after six months of Governor's rule

India TV News  

The state of Jammu and Kashmir will come under President’s rule from midnight Wednesday, according to an official order. President’s rule has been imposed in the state after expiry of six months of Governor's rule. The Governor's rule, imposed six months ago, expired in the state on Wednesday, said government sources. The state then directly comes under President's rule for …

President's rule to be imposed in J&K from Thursday
6 years ago

President's rule to be imposed in J&K from Thursday

The Quint  

New Delhi, Dec 18 President's rule is set to be imposed in Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday as the Governor's rule expires in the state on Wednesday, after six months, said government sources. Since the state has a separate Constitution, in such cases, six months of Governor's rule is compulsory under Article 92 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, under …

What is the lowdown on Kashmir strategy?
6 years, 1 month ago

What is the lowdown on Kashmir strategy?

The Hindu  

As Jammu and Kashmir comes under President’s rule on December 20, the State has witnessed interventions by government as well as non-governmental players with no clear picture emerging. Before and after the State came under Governor’s rule on June 20 this year, the strategy in the Kashmir Valley has mostly veered around the gun. The State had faced another crisis …

J&K governor citing 'opposing political ideologies' as reason to dissolve Assembly needs more than a situational analysis
6 years, 1 month ago

J&K governor citing 'opposing political ideologies' as reason to dissolve Assembly needs more than a situational analysis

Firstpost  

In Jammu and Kashmir, conflict is an unending story, and that has led to a political history, bringing Governor’s Rule to the Valley repeatedly. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik has claimed that parties in the violence-torn state had attempted “to gain power rather than form a responsive government”, citing this as one the reasons for dissolving the …

Only Gujarat model, not parliamentary democracy appeals to BJP-appointed Governor Satya Pal Malik, says P Chidambaram
6 years, 1 month ago

Only Gujarat model, not parliamentary democracy appeals to BJP-appointed Governor Satya Pal Malik, says P Chidambaram

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Taking umbrage to the sudden dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, former Union Minister and Congress veteran P Chidambaram on Thursday claimed that for BJP-appointed Governor Satya Pal Malik, parliamentary democracy was “outdated”. A day after Malik’s dramatic move dissolving the House shortly after the Peoples Democratic Party, National Conference and the Congress came together to stake …

J&K all set for President’s rule
6 years, 1 month ago

J&K all set for President’s rule

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Sunday that the State was all set for President’s rule in January as there were no plans to dissolve the Assembly yet. ‘Centre has to decide’ Asked if there were plans to hold Assembly elections after the panchayat polls that conclude in December, Mr. Malik said, “There are no plans to …

Term of Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir to end on 19 Dec, but state unlikely to have popular govt anytime soon
6 years, 2 months ago

Term of Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir to end on 19 Dec, but state unlikely to have popular govt anytime soon

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir is under central rule since 19 June after the BJP withdrew support from the then Mehbooba Mufti-led coalition government. New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir is unlikely to have a popular government anytime soon as the Central government may recommend a spell of President’s Rule at the expiry of Governor’s Rule on 19 December, official sources said. Therefore, …

Can a Career Politician from UP Be an Effective J&K Governor?
6 years, 4 months ago

Can a Career Politician from UP Be an Effective J&K Governor?

The Quint  

Satya Pal Malik’s appointment as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has set the political circles abuzz. A career politician from Western Uttar Pradesh, Satya Pal Malik is a former member of Samajwadi Party, Indian National Congress, Janata Party and Bharatiya Janata Party. Calling him ‘A Suitable Governor’, BJP in-charge of J&K, Ram Madhav rationalised the departure from the retired …

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as Jammu and Kashmir governor; Tathagata Roy appointed Meghalaya governor
6 years, 4 months ago

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as Jammu and Kashmir governor; Tathagata Roy appointed Meghalaya governor

Firstpost  

Satya Pal Malik, who has served as a Union minister, was appointed the Jammu and Kashmir governor, replacing NN Vohra, who had held the post since 2008. Former governor of Bihar Satya Pal Malik was appointed the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Malik, who has served as the minister of state for parliamentary affairs and tourism, will …

Satya Pal Malik appointed as J&K Governor
6 years, 4 months ago

Satya Pal Malik appointed as J&K Governor

The Hindu  

Bihar governor Satya Pal Malik was appointed the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir by the President on Tuesday. Though there is no fixed tenure for the Governor, Mr. Vohra continued in office at the pleasure of the President of India. He continued in office after the State was placed under Governor’s rule on June 20 and Centre needed an …

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik shifted to Jammu and Kashmir, Lalji Tandon to be new Governor of Bihar
6 years, 4 months ago

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik shifted to Jammu and Kashmir, Lalji Tandon to be new Governor of Bihar

India TV News  

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday has been shifted to Jammu and Kashmir as the new Governor of the state. To fill in the place of President Ram Nath Kovind after his election to the top post, Malik was appointed the Bihar Governor last year. Lalji Tandon has been appointed as the new Governor of Bihar. The Governor of …

Article 35A: NN Vohra may have to go as Jammu and Kashmir governor over rising differences with state BJP
6 years, 5 months ago

Article 35A: NN Vohra may have to go as Jammu and Kashmir governor over rising differences with state BJP

Firstpost  

While Governor NN Vohra’s tenure expired in June this year, he was asked to continue in office till the time Amarnath Yatra had concluded in Kashmir. Increasing differences between BJP leaders in Jammu and Kashmir and Governor NN Vohra over the continuation of Article 35A which bars outsiders from owning property in Jammu and Kashmir or getting government jobs in …

Centre seeks new Jammu and Kashmir governor: NN Vohra's replacement likely to take over after Amarnath Yatra
6 years, 5 months ago

Centre seeks new Jammu and Kashmir governor: NN Vohra's replacement likely to take over after Amarnath Yatra

Firstpost  

NN Vohra first took over as Jammu and Kashmir governor on 26 June, 2008, when the state was in utter turmoil over the transfer of land to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board Srinagar: Relations between the incumbent and the longest serving Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, NN Vohra and the Centre began to sour after the former sent a letter …

Governor's Rule hasn't had a good track record in Jammu and Kashmir, but citizens expect NN Vohra to turn things around
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's Rule hasn't had a good track record in Jammu and Kashmir, but citizens expect NN Vohra to turn things around

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir is no stranger to Governor’s Rule. Then in 1986, Governor’s Rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir for the second time, after Congress withdrew support to the Ghulam Mohammad Shah government. No buffer between people and authorities Though many experts call Governor’s Rule “undemocratic”, some believe it has led to development. Explaining how Governor’s Rule in the …

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir presents chance to formalise 'all-party long-term strategy' for state
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir presents chance to formalise 'all-party long-term strategy' for state

Firstpost  

The recent collapse of the PDP-BJP political coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, has once again led to the imposition of Governor’s Rule in the state Editor’s note: With Jammu and Kashmir under Governor’s Rule for the eighth time, Firstpost will run a series of reported pieces, analytical articles and commentary to track the progress of events. The recent collapse of …

Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: For many, NN Vohra taking over reins of administration is reason to rejoice
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: For many, NN Vohra taking over reins of administration is reason to rejoice

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra has a difficult job to do. Editor’s note: With Jammu and Kashmir under Governor’s Rule for the eighth time, Firstpost will run a series of reported pieces, analytical articles and commentary to track the progress of events in the state. Vohra has certainly changed the popular narrative of governor’s rule in the state. Though …

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Locals fear more 'muscular approach' after fall of PDP-BJP regime
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Locals fear more 'muscular approach' after fall of PDP-BJP regime

Firstpost  

The PDP-BJP coalition which survived for three years witnessed unprecedented violence in Jammu and Kashmir. Less than four months after Mehbooba Mufti succeeded her father late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, a popular commander of militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen Burhan Wani, was killed. As the militant attacks grew, particularly the attack on pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra on 10 July, 2017, in which …

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Helmed by NN Vohra and veteran officers, state will be in good hands
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Helmed by NN Vohra and veteran officers, state will be in good hands

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir has an extraordinarily respected and experienced set of officers at the helm to administer Governor’s Rule. He not only handled the extremely challenging tests his administration faced in both the Valley and the Jammu region until September 2008, but also managed to conduct elections for a new state Assembly smoothly in November and December that year — …

Governor NN Vohra takes charge of Jammu and Kashmir; former top cop Vijay Kumar made his adviser
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor NN Vohra takes charge of Jammu and Kashmir; former top cop Vijay Kumar made his adviser

Firstpost  

It is for the fourth time that Jammu and Kashmir was placed under Central rule in the last one decade — all under the tenure of Vohra, who was made the Governor in June 2008. New Delhi/Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir was placed under Governor’s rule on Wednesday and the state Assembly kept in suspended animation, as Governor NN Vohra reviewed …

Public perception in J&K was in favour of Governor’s rule: Ram Madhav
6 years, 6 months ago

Public perception in J&K was in favour of Governor’s rule: Ram Madhav

The Hindu  

BJP general secretary in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Ram Madhav, speaks to The Hindu on why his party took the decision to end the alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party in the State… It’s being said that the alliance was ended with an eye on the 2019 general elections? It was purely on account of the growing public perception …

Governor's rule in J&K: Our ops will go on like they used to, we don't face any political interference, says General Bipin Rawat
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule in J&K: Our ops will go on like they used to, we don't face any political interference, says General Bipin Rawat

India TV News  

Indian Army chief on Wednesday said that the collapse of Jammu and Kashmir government or freshly-imposed Governor's rule will not affect the course of military action against militants in the state. Talking to media today Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat rebuffed claims of any political interference in the security force's actions in the Valley. We don't face any political interference," …

Governor's Rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir, says MHA, a day after Mehbooba Mufti resigns as chief minister
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's Rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir, says MHA, a day after Mehbooba Mufti resigns as chief minister

Firstpost  

A home ministry spokesman said “the president has approved imposition of Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect.” New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir was on Wednesday placed under Governor’s Rule for the fourth time in the last one decade after the BJP withdrew support to its alliance partner PDP, prompting Mehbooba Mufti to resign as the chief minister. …

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Meet the man incharge
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Meet the man incharge

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to pull out of the ruling alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir has put Governor NN Vohra incharge of the state for now. Before being appointed as the Governor of J&K, Vohra served as the Government of India's interlocutor in Kashmir from 2003 to 2008. He handled a 178-day stint of Governor's rule in 2008 …

Ending BJP-PDP alliance and imposing Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir won't bring normalcy, says Asaduddin Owaisi
6 years, 6 months ago

Ending BJP-PDP alliance and imposing Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir won't bring normalcy, says Asaduddin Owaisi

Firstpost  

There will not be normalcy after Governor’s rule is imposed in Jammu and Kashmir. Hyderabad: The Bhartiya Janta Party’s decision to pull out of the Peoples Democratic Party led Jammu and Kashmir government and the expected imposition of Governor’s rule won’t bring normalcy in the state, Asaduddin Owaisi, chief of All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen said on Tuesday. He said he …

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: First off, Vohra calls meeting with CRPF, Army, J&K Police officers to draft anti-terrorism strategy
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: First off, Vohra calls meeting with CRPF, Army, J&K Police officers to draft anti-terrorism strategy

India TV News  

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the imposition of governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect, the Home Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday morning. Chief spokesperson of J&K BJP Sunil Sethi said the insistence of the PDP for extension of the period of suspension of operations and soft approach towards militants, Pakistan and separatists were hurting …

BJP-PDP end alliance: 10 years of experience and innate knowledge of state may earn governor Vohra an extension
6 years, 6 months ago

BJP-PDP end alliance: 10 years of experience and innate knowledge of state may earn governor Vohra an extension

Firstpost  

NN Vohra is reluctant to continue as Jammu and Kashmir governor after his term ends. The incumbent governor Narendra Nath Vohra’s second term ends on 28 June, and there is no clarity whether he would be granted another five-year term or be replaced by someone else. However, with the Bharatiya Janata Party calling off the alliance with the People’s Democratic …

Centre likely to replace J&K Governor NN Vohra after Amarnath yatra
6 years, 6 months ago

Centre likely to replace J&K Governor NN Vohra after Amarnath yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Former deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said the Centre may appoint a new Governor in the state after the Amarnath yatra. The Bharatiya Janata Party is working on something in connection with the ongoing issue in Jammu and Kashmir, the former deputy chief minister added. This came after Mehbooba Mufti resigned as Jammu …

Governor's rule begins in J&K, Centre to hold the strings
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule begins in J&K, Centre to hold the strings

India Today  

After the collapse of the BJP-PDP coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, the state is back under the rule of Governor NN Vohra, who is due to retire on June 25. Asked whether the Centre was looking to appoint a new governor after Vohra's term ends, BJP leader Kavinder Gupta, former deputy CM in the collapsed J&K government, said: "It …

Why Governor's and not President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir
6 years, 6 months ago

Why Governor's and not President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir was today placed under Governor's Rule after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti resigned as the chief minister yesterday. As per Article 92 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, Governor's Rule is imposed in the state for a period of six months. At the expiry of six months of Governor's Rule and if suspension of assembly has not been …

Jammu & Kashmir under Governor's rule for eighth time
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir under Governor's rule for eighth time

India Today  

After BJP broke its alliance with PDP and chief minister Mehbooba Mufti resigned, President Ram Nath Kovind has imposed the Governor's Rule in the state. GOVERNOR'S RULE IN THE STATE IN PAST MARCH 1977 TO JULY 1977 National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was made chief minister of the state following after 1975 Indira-Sheikh. JULY 2008 - JANUARY 5, 2009 …

Jammu and Kashmir: Governor Vohra recommends Central rule after BJP breaks alliance with PDP
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Governor Vohra recommends Central rule after BJP breaks alliance with PDP

India TV News  

The three-year-old Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti collapsed on Tuesday with the BJP pulling out of its alliance with the People's Democratic Party setting the ground for yet another Governor's rule in the state. Governor NN Vohra on Tuesday evening recommended to President Ram Nath Kovind to impose Governor's rule in state hours after he …

NN Vohra recommends Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir hours after Mehbooba Mufti's resignation as CM
6 years, 6 months ago

NN Vohra recommends Governor's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir hours after Mehbooba Mufti's resignation as CM

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra has recommended Governor’s Rule in the state hours after Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti submitted her resignation, media reports said. NN Vohra recommended Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir just hours after chief minister Mehbooba Mufti submitted her resignation, according to several media reports. This will be the fourth time that Jammu and Kashmir will …

Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti resigns as CM after BJP withdraws support, Guv recommends Governor's rule in state
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti resigns as CM after BJP withdraws support, Guv recommends Governor's rule in state

India TV News  

The three-year-old Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti collapsed on Tuesday with the BJP pulling out of its alliance with the People's Democratic Party setting the ground for yet another Governor's rule in the state. Addressing the reporters, after submitting her resignation to Governor NN Vohra, Mufti said that she was not shocked by the BJP's …

BJP-PDP alliance ends in J-K: Stage set for Governor’s rule in state for 8th time in last 4 decades
6 years, 6 months ago

BJP-PDP alliance ends in J-K: Stage set for Governor’s rule in state for 8th time in last 4 decades

India TV News  

The stage looks set for the imposition of Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir after the BJP withdrew support from the Mehbooba Mufti-led government. The third time Governor’s rule was imposed in January 1990 when Farooq Abdullah resigned as the chief minister over the appointment of Jagmohan as the Governor following eruption of militancy in the state. Six years later, …

BJP-PDP alliance ends: Jammu and Kashmir braces for Governor's Rule for the eighth time amid political imbroglio
6 years, 6 months ago

BJP-PDP alliance ends: Jammu and Kashmir braces for Governor's Rule for the eighth time amid political imbroglio

Firstpost  

The BJP pulled out of the alliance with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was untenable to continue in this coalition government. With the pullout orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the consequent resignation from office by chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, another spell of Governor’s Rule seems imminent in the strife-torn state of Jammu and Kashmir. When …

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