Governor warns CM Bhagwant Mann, President’s rule can be imposed in Punjab

Chandigarh: In a major escalation of the tussle between the Punjab governor and chief minister Bhagwant Mann, Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned that he could recommend President’s rule in the state and also initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.

In his latest communication to Mann, the



governor indicated he was upset over not getting any reply from him on his previous letters and warned him that he could send a report to the President on “failure of constitutional mechanism.” Purohit advised Mann to act before he takes this “final decision” under Article 356 of the Constitution and section 124 of the Indian Penal Code.