Union Cabinet clears President’s rule in Arunachal Pradesh

The union cabinet clears the President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.Union Government takes the decision when the state assembly becomes unsuccessful to act in accordance with the provisions of Article 174 of the Constitution.

• The political crisis in the Arunachal Pradesh began in December 2015 as 21 out of 47 ruling Congress legislators in the 60-member house rebelled along with 11 BJP and 2 independent legislators and extended support to Kalikho Pul to form new government.*Governor of Arunachal Pradesh– Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa