What happens if there is a failure of constitutional machinery in States?
In case of failure of constitutional machinery in States, the provisions related to Proclamation of Emergency are applied. The President may make a Proclamation that there is an emergency in the whole or any part of the State. During this period, the President can assume all or any of the powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor or any other executive authority of the State. This is done to ensure the safety and protection of the State against external aggression and internal disturbance.