New Delhi/Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir was tonight placed under Governor's Rule with the process of new government formation following the death of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed taking some time.
"Governor's rule has been imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir," a Home Ministry spokesperson said in Delhi.
The President cleared the recommendation of the Union Home Ministry for imposing Governor's Rule on the basis of a recommendation from Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra.
79-year-old Mr Sayeed died on Thursday after a brief illness and since then there is a Constitutional vacuum.
PDP and BJP dismissed speculation about any differences or new conditions between them over formation of new government.
"We respect the right of the bereaved family of Mufti Sahib to mourn his death," BJP state president Sat Paul Sharma told PTI.
"There is no hurry on this issue. We will definitely be meeting after tomorrow's ceremony for Mufti Sahib and take a decision," he said.
"We are interested in peace and development in the state and we want this coalition to continue on this path shown by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed," he added.
"Mehboobaji is still mourning the great loss... Mufti sahib was not only her father but guide, mentor and inspiration.
"We are not in any condition to discuss government formation at this moment so how can there be any talk of conditions," Mr Akhtar said.
He said the party leadership including the president will discuss and decide on government formation at an "appropriate time".
"Governor's rule has been imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir," a Home Ministry spokesperson said in Delhi.
The President cleared the recommendation of the Union Home Ministry for imposing Governor's Rule on the basis of a recommendation from Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra.
79-year-old Mr Sayeed died on Thursday after a brief illness and since then there is a Constitutional vacuum.
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PDP and BJP dismissed speculation about any differences or new conditions between them over formation of new government.
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"We respect the right of the bereaved family of Mufti Sahib to mourn his death," BJP state president Sat Paul Sharma told PTI.
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"There is no hurry on this issue. We will definitely be meeting after tomorrow's ceremony for Mufti Sahib and take a decision," he said.
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"We are interested in peace and development in the state and we want this coalition to continue on this path shown by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed," he added.
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"Mehboobaji is still mourning the great loss... Mufti sahib was not only her father but guide, mentor and inspiration.
"We are not in any condition to discuss government formation at this moment so how can there be any talk of conditions," Mr Akhtar said.
He said the party leadership including the president will discuss and decide on government formation at an "appropriate time".
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