Srinagar, November 13: The state of Jammu and Kashmir may come President's rule after Governor's rule ends. The Modi government is likely to recommend President's rule as there is no provision for extension of Governor’s rule under the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir. The six-month term of Governor’s rule comes to an end on December 19.

Governor's rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir on 19 June after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew support from the then Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti-led coalition government. The formation of a government is highly unlikely; hence, a spell of President’s rule would be necessary at the expiry of Governor's rule. General Bipin Rawat's Stern Warning to Misguided Kashmiri Youth; Says 'Return to Normal Life or Get Neutralised'.

No party enjoys a majority in the 87-member Assembly, in which the PDP has 28 MLAs, the BJP 25 and the National Conference 15. President’s rule would be imposed after the Union Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, makes a recommendation to the President Ram Nath Kovindto this effect following a report of the governor. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat Claims Nepal And Bhutan More Inclined Towards India Due To Geography.

Why Governor's rule is imposed in Jammu and Kashmir before President's rule:

Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir is imposed under Section 92 of the state’s Constitution, President’s rule is imposed under 356 of the Constitution. Unlike other Indian states, Governor’s rule is imposed in Jammu and Kashmir for a period of six months before imposition of President's rule under Article 92 of the state's Constitution.

The state assembly remains under suspended animation during Governor's rule. However, the governor may dissolve the assembly. Suspended animation of the assembly means the elected MLAs remain in office and legislative assembly continues to exist without the power of legislation.

Under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, Jammu and Kashmir comes under the President's rule at the expiry of six months of Governor's rule and if the suspension of assembly has not been revoked.

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