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SHORT ANSWER: Article 356 allows the President to assume control of a state government when the Governor reports a failure of constitutional machinery. DETAILS: - The Governor can recommend President's Rule if the state government cannot function according to the Constitution. - The President can then issue a proclamation to impose President's Rule in the state. - The state legislature is either dissolved or suspended during this period. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The state government loses its powers, and the President governs through the Governor. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 356
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