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SHORT ANSWER: Article 356 of the Indian Constitution has been invoked in various instances to impose President's Rule in states. DETAILS: - Article 356 allows the President to assume control of a state government if the constitutional machinery fails. - Notable instances include: - Punjab in 1987 due to terrorism. - Uttar Pradesh in 1997 due to political instability. - Bihar in 2005 due to law and order issues. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The state assembly is dissolved, and the state is governed directly by the central government. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 356
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