MHA confirms President’s rule in Arunachal

New Delhi : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday confirmed imposition of President’s rule in Arunachal Pradesh.An official release by the MHA said that President Pranab Mukherjee has signed a Proclamation under article 356(1) of the Constitution, imposing President’s Rule in relation to the State of Arunachal Pradesh and keeping the Legislative Assembly of the State in suspended animation with effect from January 26, 2016.”Taking cognisance of the constitutional breakdown that has taken place in the State of Arunachal Pradesh as reported by the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, the Union Cabinet in its meeting held on January 24, 2016 had recommend to the President of India to issue such proclamation,” the release said.President’s rule has been imposed in Arunachal Pradesh today.Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led at the Centre for imposing President’s rule in the state and vowed to knock the doors of the Supreme Court in this matter.