This Article is From Jan 29, 2016

Why Arunachal Pradesh Governor Called For President's Rule

Congress has moved Supreme Court challenging JP Rajkhowa's report recommending the imposition of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

New Delhi: Cow slaughter, threats and an episode with Chief Minister Nabam Tuki's council of minister that almost resulted in physical assault were some of the reasons cited by Arunachal Pradesh Governor JP Rajkhowa while detailing why President's Rule was essential in the state.

Mr Rajkhowa has sent six reports to President, claiming how "Constitutional machinery has broken down in the state."

The reports mention the accusation of three dissident legislators that Mr Tuki had been "engaging" with the outlawed NSCN-K, a Naga militant group, to bring pressure on them to support him.

One of the reports also detailed how a Mithun -- a bison -- was sacrificed outside the Raj Bhavan on December 17, the day the controversial session of the assembly was held in a hall, and how before that, Mr Tuki had instigated youths to hold protests outside the Governor's House using loudspeakers.  

The report has been submitted in the Supreme Court, which is scrutinising the validity of the imposition of President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

Calling the crisis in the state "too serious" the court has asked for the Governor's report, which the Centre has gone by while advising the President. The court has asked for both the report and the Centre's reply to its notice by Friday.

The court's response came after the Congress challenged President's Rule in the state, which was imposed on Tuesday.

Mr Tuki's Congress government had faced dissidence for months. The party split In December, with 21 of its 47 lawmakers teaming up with 11 BJP members and ousted the Speaker and the Chief Minister in two assembly sessions held at impromptu venues.

Mr Tuki has alleged that Governor Rajkhowa, acting as a "BJP agent", helped the rebel Congress lawmakers in their bid to topple his government by convening the assembly session ahead of time.
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