President's Rule Revoked in Jammu and Kashmir, New Government to be Formed by Omar Abdullah

The Union Home Ministry announced the withdrawal of President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir, enabling the establishment of a new government. This decision was formalised through a gazette notification. The revocation aligns with Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and Articles 239 and 239A of the Indian Constitution. The order from October 31, 2019, is now nullified before appointing a chief minister under Section 54 of the same act.

Central rule was initially imposed on October 31, 2019, when Jammu and Kashmir were reorganised into two union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. This reorganisation followed the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, which had granted special status to the former state. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act was passed by Parliament on that date.

Formation of New Government

The National Conference-Congress alliance emerged victorious in the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference (NC), has been chosen as the leader of this alliance. He is set to become the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Before October 31, 2019, central rule had been in place since June 2017. This followed the resignation of then-chief minister Mehbooba Mufti after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew its support from the People's Democratic Party (PDP)-led government.

The recent developments mark a significant political shift in Jammu and Kashmir. With President's rule lifted, the region is poised for a new phase under elected leadership. The alliance's victory signifies a change in governance dynamics within this union territory.

President Droupadi Murmu signed the notification that officially ended President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir. This move is crucial for restoring democratic processes in the region. It also highlights a return to local governance after years under central administration.