In a significant move, the state of Uttar Pradesh has been placed under President’s Rule, suspending the state assembly. This decision comes amidst political turmoil and governance challenges within the region. Let’s delve into the historical context and the details of this decision.
Historical Overview:
This isn’t the first time Uttar Pradesh has witnessed President’s Rule. Looking back at the annals of history, there have been several instances where the state assembly was suspended, leading to the imposition of direct governance from the center.
- 25th February 1968 – 26th February 1969: The state assembly was suspended, and on 15th April 1968, the assembly was dissolved, leading to a duration of 1 year and 2 days under President’s Rule.
- 1st October 1970 – 18th October 1970: The assembly was suspended for 18 days.
- 13th June 1973 – 8th November 1973: Suspension lasted for 4 months and 25 days.
- 30th November 1975 – 21st January 1976: The assembly was suspended for 1 month and 22 days.
- 30th April 1977 – 23rd June 1977: The assembly dissolution lasted for 1 month and 24 days.
- 17th February 1980 – 9th June 1980: The assembly was dissolved for 3 months and 21 days.
- 6th December 1992 – 4th December 1993: Duration of 11 months and 29 days under President’s Rule.
- 18th October 1995 – 17th October 1996: Assembly was suspended on 18th October 1995 and dissolved on 27th October 1995, with a total duration of 11 months and 29 days.
- 17th October 1996 – 21st March 1997: The assembly remained suspended for 5 months and 4 days.
- 8th March 2002 – 3rd May 2002: Suspension lasted for 1 month and 25 days.