J-K governor dissolves state assembly, mentions reason in his statement

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday passed an order dissolving the state legislative assembly. Governor Malik made a short announcement saying he was exercising powers conferred on him by the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution to dissolve the House, which had two more years to go.

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday passed an order dissolving the state legislative assembly.

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik talks to the media in New Delhi on November 18. (PTI Photo)

Governor Malik made a short announcement saying he was exercising powers conferred on him by the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution to dissolve the House, which had two more years to go.

Here is the complete statement: