Jammu and Kashmir: New Dawn as President's Rule Ends

President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir was officially lifted on October 13, 2024, following the region's division into two Union Territories. The revocation paves the way for the formation of a new government in the Union Territory.

Revocation of President's Rule

President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir officially lifted on October 13, 2024
Notification issued by President Droupadi Murmu under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
Central rule had been in place since October 31, 2019, following the region's division into two Union Territories
Revocation paves the way for the formation of a new government in the Union Territory
Order takes effect immediately before the appointment of the new Chief Minister

Election Results and New Government Formation

National Conference-Congress alliance emerges victorious in recent Assembly elections
National Conference wins 42 seats, Congress secures 6 seats, and CPM wins 1 seat
Omar Abdullah, National Conference vice president, staked claim to form the government
Abdullah met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah set to become the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
Oath-taking ceremony scheduled for October 16, 2024
New government to work in cooperation with the Lieutenant Governor

Historical Context and Legal Framework

Central rule began in June 2017 after the PDP-BJP coalition government collapsed
August 5, 2019: Article 370 abrogated, removing special status of Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, passed on the same day
October 31, 2019: Former state divided into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh
President's Rule imposed under Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
Articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution address administration of Union Territories
Article 356 (President's Rule) does not apply to Union Territories
Section 54 of the Reorganisation Act outlines appointment and duties of Chief Minister and ministers

Political Implications and Future Outlook

Marks the end of a decade-long gap in elected government in the region
National Conference actively advocating for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
Supreme Court judgment supports the stance on statehood restoration
Transition from central rule to elected government signifies a new phase in the region's politics
Challenges ahead include addressing political instability and fostering cooperation between the new government and the central administration
Focus on development, addressing local issues, and potential discussions on future status of the region expected

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