India Revokes 5-Year President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah to be CM

Oct 13, 2024, 06:26 PM

The Indian government has revoked President's rule in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the formation of a new government. This decision was made official through an order dated October 31, 2019, under Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and Articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution. The revocation, effective October 13, comes ahead of the appointment of the new Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah. The lifting of President's rule, which lasted for 5 years, marks a significant step towards restoring normal governance in the region.