The political turmoil on the division of the state is likely to end with the centre bringing AP under president rule. With CM Kiran Kumar Reddy's resignation on Wednesday, speculations are rife that Centre is contemplating declaring President's rule in AP
As state elections are due in a couple of months, the Congress high command may not feel the need to appoint a new chief minister for the state. In the state, the President’s rule was last imposed on 11 Jan 1973 to 10 Dec 1973 due to Jai Andhra movement
AP was under President Rule when former PM Narasimha rao was holding the reigns of the state around mid-70 s and the reason was demand for separate andhrapradesh. Due to Law & Order issue for Jai Andhra Agitation, 11 Jan 1973 10 Dec 1973 president rule was imposed
During President's Rule, the Governor has the authority to appoint retired civil servants or other administrators, to assist him. These advisors assume the functions of State's Council of Ministers.
Surprisingly both times president was rule imposed for regional differences in the state .Other side Indications are that the Assembly elections will be held along with the general elections in April-May this year