Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa sacked

September 12, 2016 18:49

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa has been sacked. A communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said Rajkhowa shall 'cease to hold the office'.

Rajkhowa had earlier claimed the Centre has asked him to step down citing "health grounds", but he refused to resign, saying he wants the President to dismiss him.

"I want the President to dismiss me. I will not resign. Let the President express his displeasure. Let the government use provisions of Article 156 of the Constitution," the Governor had said.

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