President's Rule Revoked In Jammu And Kashmir, Notification Paves Way For Government Formation

As per a Gazette Notification released by the President of India, the President’s rule that was came into force in October 2029 has been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir. This official order will now pave the way for government formation in Union Territory.

The order issued by the President of India read:

“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) read with articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India, the Order dated the 31st October, 2019 in relation to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall stand revoked immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister under section 54 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.”