67th amendment of Indian constitution

On the 2nd of January 1990, the Indian Parliament passed the 67th
Amendment to the Constitution, amending Article 356. This amendment had a
significant socio-political impact on the country.
At the time, the state of Punjab was in the midst of a violent separatist
movement led by Sikh militants. The central government had imposed
President's Rule in the state under Article 356, effectively suspending the state
government and placing it under the direct control of the central government.
The 67th Amendment extended the duration of President's Rule from three
years to four years, in cases where there were exceptional circumstances
preventing the holding of elections in the state.
The amendment also introduced a provision that required the Election
Commission to provide a certificate stating that it was not feasible to hold
elections in the state before the end of President's Rule.
This amendment was welcomed by the people of Punjab, as it gave them hope
that the situation in the state would improve and elections would eventually be
held.
However, there were also critics who argued that this amendment gave the
central government too much power and could be misused to suppress dissent.
Despite the controversy surrounding it, the 67th Amendment to Article 356
remains an important part of the Indian Constitution, shaping the way the
central government interacts with the states.