When the president rule was imposed there was mixed reaction among the people of state. While Nabam Tuki led Congress supporters cried foul and blamed Governor for destabilizing an elected government. Kalikho Pul camp and BJP welcomed the move of central government. The ordinary citizens who have no political affiliation supported the decision for imposition of President Rule (PR). The political battle in the last six month took serious toil on everyone. Governance took back seat and leaders were busy in fighting among themselves.
To his credit since assuming power, Governor JP Rajkhow has managed to bring law and order under control. Governance has improved too. Government officials are regularly attending offices which have led to faster decision making. Governor also took some important decision that will benefit state in the long run. The decision to scrap officiating and out of turn promotion system in the government department has received thunderous applause. In another major step Governor directed the Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary Home to immediately hire the country’s best lawyers to take up Chakma-Hajong refugee case in the Supreme Court. One of the main reasons for state government loosing Chakma-Hajong refugee case was attributed to lack of good lawyer. Therefore this order by Governor will immensely help state during the court battle. Last year apex court directed central government to grant citizenship rights to Chakma-Hajong refugee. The order has been strongly opposed by the people of state. Several other measures taken by Governor have been received with positive by the citizens. Infact large section of people are starting to enjoy the President Rule and are hoping that it last as long as possible.