SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India can declare President's Rule in a state under Article 356 if the governance in the state cannot be carried on according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- This can happen if there is a failure of constitutional machinery in the state.
- It may be due to the breakdown of law and order, or if the state government is unable to function according to the Constitution.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The state assembly can be dissolved, and the central government can take over the administration of the state.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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