Srinagar; In a significant development, the Centre has revoked President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir, ending a six-year period of central governance. This move clears the way for National Conference leader Omar Abdullah to take oath as the chief minister of the newly elected government on Wednesday.
The revocation was announced through a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, citing Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and Articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India ¹. The notification states that the President's rule shall stand revoked immediately before the appointment of the chief minister.
Omar Abdullah's National Conference-Congress alliance won the recent assembly elections in J&K, securing 55 seats ¹. Abdullah met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday and staked claim to form the government.
Key Points
President's Rule Revoked: Ending six years of central governance in J&K
New Government Formation: Omar Abdullah-led National Conference-Congress alliance to take oath
Elected Government: J&K to be run by an elected government after six years
Section 73: Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, empowers Centre to impose President's rule.