Prez rule in J&K to be extended

President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir will be extended for six more months beginning July 3 and the Union Cabinet Wednesday gave its nod in this effect, Union minister Prakash Javedkar said.

A meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime MinisterNarendra Modi, gave its approval for the extension of the central rule whichhas been continuing in Jammu and Kashmir since June 20, 2018. “Yes, it hasbeen decided,” Javadekar told reporters when asked whether the Cabinetgave its nod to extend President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir.After the Union Cabinet’s nod, President RamNath Kovind will sign the proclamation for imposition of President’s rule inthe state and it will come into effect on July 3, a Home ministry officialsaid.

   

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