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SDF submits memorandum to governor, seeks President's rule in Sikkim

The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has submitted a memorandum to Governor Ganga Prasad, seeking imposition of President's rule in the state in the wake of deteriorating law and order under the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) rule. An SDF delegation, led by former Lok Sabha MP P D Rai, called on the governor at the Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday and submitted the memorandum to him. "We have, among various demands, urged the governor to ensure safety and protection of socio-economic, political and fundamental rights of Sikkimese people as under Article 371 (F) of the Constitution," an SDF leader said. The delegation also sought assurance from Prasad with regard to a free and fair assembly election in 2024. The SDF leaders alleged that workers of the ruling SKM had attacked their supporters in a village in South Sikkim earlier this week, injuring 15 of them while they were travelling to attend a programme. Meanwhile, the SKM, in a statement, denied the charges and claimed that it was SDF

SDF submits memorandum to governor, seeks President's rule in Sikkim
Updated On : 26 Jan 2023 | 12:08 PM IST

Congress rules out possibility of president rule amid Maharashtra crisis

"There is no reason presently to impose President's Rule in the state. The MVA experiment is going to be a success," said Congress Legislative Party Leader and Minister Balasaheb Thorat.

Congress rules out possibility of president rule amid Maharashtra crisis
Updated On : 25 Jun 2022 | 3:54 PM IST

President's rule imposed in Puducherry after Congress govt loses trust vote

President's Rule was imposed in Puducherry following a recommendation by the Union Cabinet after a Congress-led government lost power in the Union Territory in a vote of confidence. The notification, signed by President Ram Nath Kovind, said the decision was taken after the president received a report from the administrator of the Union Territory of Puducherry on February 22. It said after considering the report and other information received by him, the president was satisfied that a situation had arisen in which the administration of the Union Territory of Puducherry could not carry on in accordance with the provisions of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (20 of 1963). "Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 51 of the Act and of all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I (a) suspend, until the constitution of the 15th Legislative Assembly of Puducherry, in relation to the said Union Territory of Puducherry...," the notification said. The ..

President's rule imposed in Puducherry after Congress govt loses trust vote
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 8:12 PM IST

Political circus

People of Maharashtra are the biggest losers

Political circus
Updated On : 14 Jan 2020 | 8:57 PM IST

Maharashtra tussle: BJP blames 'stubborn' Shiv Sena for President's rule

The Sena on Monday night failed to produce required letters of support from the Congress and the NCP when the saffron party leaders met the governor at Raj Bhavan as per the set deadline.

Maharashtra tussle: BJP blames 'stubborn' Shiv Sena for President's rule
Updated On : 12 Nov 2019 | 10:16 PM IST

Maharashtra Prez rule decision may have been hasty: Ex-solicitor general

"Imposition of President's Rule frustrates the wish and the mandate of the people," he said, adding that "the governor appears to have acted in quite a haste".

Maharashtra Prez rule decision may have been hasty: Ex-solicitor general
Updated On : 12 Nov 2019 | 10:14 PM IST

Parties can still stake claim: Experts on President rule in Maharashtra

The decision to impose the President's rule came hours after Governor informed President that he was satisfied that Maharashtra govt cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution

Parties can still stake claim: Experts on President rule in Maharashtra
Updated On : 12 Nov 2019 | 8:26 PM IST

President's rule in Maharashtra: Governor acted in hurry, alleges Congress

The Shiv Sena, which on Monday suffered a setback in its efforts to cobble up a non-BJP government in the state, said if President's rule is imposed, it can be challenged in court

President's rule in Maharashtra: Governor acted in hurry, alleges Congress
Updated On : 12 Nov 2019 | 6:02 PM IST

Time to impose President's rule in Bihar: Ram Vilas Paswan

Paswan said that murder of a teenager and journalist Rajdeo Ranjan reflects complete breakdown of law and order in Bihar

Time to impose President's rule in Bihar: Ram Vilas Paswan
Updated On : 15 May 2016 | 7:19 PM IST

President rule in Uttarakhand murder of democracy: Congress

Ghulam Nabi Azad described the 'toppling' of Harish Rawat govt as a strangulation of aspirations of people of Uttarakhand

President rule in Uttarakhand murder of democracy: Congress
Updated On : 27 Mar 2016 | 7:11 PM IST