Cong moves SC on President Rule in Arunachal Pradesh

Congress on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Union Cabinet’s recommendation for imposition of President’s Rule in crisis-ridden Arunachal Pradesh alleging that “illegal and unlawful” attempt have been made to topple the Nabam Tuki government.

The plea, filed by Rajesh Tacho, Chief Whip of Congress Legislature party, has sought a direction for the Centre and Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa to furnish records pertaining to his recommendation for President’s Rule in the state. “...There is absolutely no material justifying the action under Article 356 of the Constitution of India except the personal ipse dixit (unsupported assertion) of the Respondent No.2 (Rajkhowa) who has abused the Office of the Governor by acting as an agent and the mouth piece of the Central Government,” it said.