Punjab governor warns Bhagwant Mann of imposing president’s rule if his letters are unanswered

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that he could recommend the president’s rule in the state and initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.

In a letter to the chief minister, Purohit said that he is pained to point out that there is reason to believe that there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in the state.

Purohit advised Mann to act before he takes a “final decision” under Article 356 of the Constitution and Section 124 of the Indian Penal Code.