Federalism

President’s rule can be imposed in a State if the government is not
being run according to the provisions of the Constitution. State
whether any of the following conditions are a fit case for imposition
of President’s rule in the State. Give reasons.
√ two members of the State legislative assembly belonging to the
main opposition party have been killed by criminals and the
opposition is demanding dismissal of the State government.
√ Kidnapping of young children for ransom is on rise. The number
of crimes against women are increasing.
√ No political party has secured majority in the recent elections
of the State Legislative Assembly. It is feared that some MLAs
from the other parties may be lured to support a political party
in return for money.
√ Different political parties are ruling in the State and at the centre
and they are bitter opponents of each other.
√ More than 2000 people have been killed in the communal riots.
√ In the water dispute between the two States, one State
government refused to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.