Haryana Cabinet Moves to Dissolve Assembly Before Term Expiry

The Haryana cabinet has recommended dissolving the Assembly to avoid convening it before the six-month deadline since its last session. The proposal now awaits Governor Bandaru Dattatreya's approval. This move is intended to prevent a constitutional crisis with polls already scheduled for October 5, and results expected on October 8.

The Haryana cabinet has recommended to Governor Bandaru Dattatreya the dissolution of the state Assembly, aiming to avoid summoning the House before the six-month deadline since the last session.

The formal proposal, approved on Wednesday, now awaits the governor's consent. According to Article 174 (2) (b) of the Indian Constitution, the state governor is empowered to dissolve the legislative assembly.

The current Vidhan Sabha's term ends on November 3, with upcoming polls set for October 5 and results due on October 8. This move seeks to avert any constitutional crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)