Indian President dissolves 14th Lok Sabha

New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Indian President Pratibha
Patil Monday dissolved the 14th Lok Sabha (Lower House of
Indian Parliament) with immediate effect paving the way for
constitution of the new House which is expected later this
month.
The President signed an order to this effect
following a recommendation from the outgoing government.

"The Union Cabinet has recommended to the President to
dissolve the 14th Lok Sabha with immediate effect. The
President has accepted the recommendations and signed an order
dissolviong the 14th Lok Sabha," a Rashtrapati Bhavan
spokesperson said.

Earlier, the Union Cabinet adopted a resolution moved
by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who is also
Leader of the Lok Sabha, for dissolution of the House. It was
seconded by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. PTI SKL
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