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The long-standing President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir has finally been revoked, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory. The Union home ministry issued a gazette notification on the matter, stating that the order dated October 31, 2019, imposing central rule, will be revoked before the appointment of a new chief minister. This decision follows National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah's meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, where he staked his claim to form a new government.
The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, held after a decade, witnessed a significant victory for the National Conference and Congress alliance. The alliance secured a total of 48 seats in the 90-member assembly, with the National Conference playing a pivotal role in their success. The Congress won six seats in the polls. The three-phase polling process concluded recently, setting the stage for a new political landscape in the union territory.
It is important to note the historical context of the President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir. The central rule was imposed on October 31, 2019, following the official division of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. This decision was taken after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, was passed by Parliament on August 5, 2019. The Act also revoked Article 370 of the Constitution, which had granted special status to the former state.
The revocation of President's rule marks a significant step towards restoring democratic governance in Jammu and Kashmir. With the formation of a new government under Omar Abdullah's leadership, the region is poised to enter a new era of political stability and development. It remains to be seen how the new government will address the challenges facing the region and navigate the complex political landscape.
Source: President's rule revoked in J&K after almost 6 years, stage set for Omar Abdullah's government