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Updated June 19th, 2018 at 15:48 IST

As BJP walks out of its alliance with the PDP, here are the four options for what's next in Jammu and Kashmir

After the BJP on Tuesday pulled out of its alliance with the PDP in the state of Jammu and Kashmir citing that the coalition had become untenable, the following options now arise for administration in India's north-most state:

Reported by: Ankit Prasad
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After the BJP on Tuesday pulled out of its alliance with the PDP in the state of Jammu and Kashmir citing that the coalition had become untenable, the following options now arise for administration in India's north-most state:

Option 1: An alternate alliance can stake claim to forming a government.

At present, here are how the numbers stack up in the 87-seat assembly where 44 seats are required for a majority:

PDP - 28
BJP - 25
JKNC - 15
Congress - 12
Others - 7

The following combinations could feasibly stake a claim:

1. A 'mahagathbandhan' against the BJP

PDP + JKNC + Congress = 28 + 15 + 12 = 55 seats (A majority) 

However, the Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad has ruled this out. 

 

2. A sensational tie-up of the BJP and the JKNC. Omar Abdullah is going to meet the Governor, at the time of publishing, and his party is to hold a briefing at 4:10 pm. 

BJP + JKNC = 25 + 15 = 40 (4 short of a majority)

 

3. A Congress-PDP alliance (which has also been ruled out by Ghulam Nabi Azad)

Congress + PDP = 12 + 28 = 40 (4 short of a majority)

 

Option 2: Governor's rule is imposed. As such, in any other state, if there is a breakdown in the constitutional machinery, President's rule is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution. However, in J&K, Governor's rule is imposed for a period of six months under a provision of section 92 of the state constitution and a proclamation to this effect is issued by the Governor only after the consent of the President of India. The state assembly will either be kept in suspended animation or dissolved (and fresh assembly polls ordered - Option 3).

Option 4: If the constitutional machinery isn't restored before the end of six months, the provision of Article 365 is extended and President's rule is imposed in the state.

J&K Governor Vohra's tenure expires on June 28. He is expected to be given another extension.

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Published June 19th, 2018 at 15:25 IST

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