President's Rule likely to be imposed in Puducherry today

Lt Governor has recommended President's rule in the union territory

President’s Rule is likely to be imposed in Puducherry today evening after the Lt Governor's recommendation.

Sources told DH that an order to this effect will be issued late Wednesday evening after the Union Cabinet's approval. The Cabinet meeting is currently under way.

The V Narayanasamy-led Congress government fell on Monday after failing to prove its majority in the House, months before the union territory goes to polls.

Also read: All you need to know about the President’s Rule

Under the President’s Rule, the Governor becomes the constitutional head of the state. The Vidhan Sabha is either dissolved or prorogued and the Election Commission is obligated to conduct re-election within six months of this imposition.

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