*NEW DELHI: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday approvedimposition of governor’s rule in held-Kashmir, a day after the BharatiyaJanata Party pulled out of its alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the occupied valley.*

After the fresh orders, governor NN Vohra will be presiding over the state.He’s doing do for the fourth time, having overseen governor’s rule in 2008,2015 and 2016.

On Tuesday, following the BJP’s withdrawal, the PDP’s Mehbooba Muftisubmitted her resignation as Jammu and Kashmir chief minister to governorVohra.

Mehbooba Mufti told reporters after quitting: “I am not shocked as thisalliance was never for power. PDP never believes in power politics and weworked for the people.” Defending her rule, she also said a “muscularpolicy will not work in Jammu and Kashmir”.

The BJP pulled out the alliance saying it was “untenable” to continue.

“It has become untenable for the BJP to continue its alliance government inJammu and Kashmir, hence we are withdrawing,” BJP general secretary RamMadhav said at a press conference.

According to Hindustan Times, a union minister said the government willadopt a more aggressive approach not only inside occupied Kashmir but alsoalong the Line of Control and the International Border as well.

A former army commander, who has served in the held-Kashmir, said securityforces will have more freedom in launching operations against militantsunder the governor.

“The Unified Command will be under the governor, instead of the CM. Thismeans political sensitivity won’t come in the way of operations,” said aretired commander while speaking to HT.