gaddam@remus.rutgers.edu (Surekha Gaddam) (03/14/91)
Lok sabha has been dissolved. Presidential order under clause 2 of the article 85 of constitution to this effect was issued in New Delhi this afternoon ( 3/13/91 ). A press communique issued by the Rashtrapathi Bhawan said that the president has directed constitution of (NSW) new lok sabha on or before 5th of June. An official notification in this regard will be published in due course. Communique said dissolution of LS has been ordered as union council of ministers headed by CS have already resigned and recommended a fresh poll. The communique further said no political parties staked claim to form an alternative government. The house has been dissolved after all necessary budgetary and other legislative mesasures have been passed by both houses of parliament. Number of representations were made to the president in favour and against dissolution of Lok sabha. The president Mr.Venkataraman consulted eminent lawyers and jurists and also several party leaders and decided that it will be safer to have financial provisions passed by parliament. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited by Surekha. News about major current events(pertinent to S.Asia) should be sent to gadam@remus.rutgers.edu. Please do not send "one line" news. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------