BJP, Shiv Sena at loggerheads, Prez rule in Maharashtra |
President`s rule has been imposed in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the state legislative assembly has been kept under suspended animation. This follows Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari`s report to the Centre which stated that the formation of a stable government is impossible in the current situation despite all his efforts. Events unfolded rapidly on Tuesday as Shiv Sena initially filed a plea before the top court challenging Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari`s decision to deny their demand for 72 hours to submit letters of support and form the government. As no party submitted a conclusive letter of support, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommended President`s Rule, basing his decision on two failed attempts for government formation under the circumstances prevailing at the time when he sent a report to the center in the afternoon. PM Narendra Modi called an unscheduled Cabinet meeting and approved the Governor`s recommendation and by evening President Ram Nath Kovind put his stamp to put Maharashtra under President`s Rule. The development came as the political impasse lingered on for 19 days after the assembly election results were declared. Congress and the NCP said that they have not yet taken any decision on Shiv Sena`s proposal of forming a government and will hold further discussions.
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