SHORT ANSWER:
President's Rule suspends the legislative powers of the state assembly.
DETAILS:
- Under Article 356 of the Constitution of India, if the President believes that the governance in a state cannot be carried out according to the Constitution, he can impose President's Rule.
- The state assembly is either dissolved or its functions are suspended.
- The President can legislate for the state through ordinances.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state government loses its powers, and the central government takes over administration.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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