J&K | President’s Rule extended for 6 months

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for a period of six months with effect from 3 July 2019. 

A meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval for the extension of the central rule which has been continuing in Jammu and Kashmir since June 20, 2018.

"Yes, it has been decided," Javadekar told reporters when asked whether the Cabinet gave its nod to extend President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar: Cabinet has approved extension of President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for six months with effect from 3rd July, 2019 pic.twitter.com/X855ER92gk

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