Dissolution
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Japan heads for snap polls as PM Sanae Takaichi moves to dissolve parliament
World | Jan 19, 2026, 05:39 PM ISTBy dissolving parliament ahead of schedule, Takaichi is aiming for a stronger public mandate. A clear win could help her push key reforms and reduce opposition within parliament and her own party.
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Bangladesh President dissolves Parliament after violent protests culminate in Hasina's departure
World | Aug 06, 2024, 03:53 PM ISTWeeks of violent protests in Bangladesh brought a tumultuous end to Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old reign as she was forced to resign and flee the country on Monday. President Mohammad Shahabuddin had ordered the release of Hasina's rival Khaleda Zia of the BNP after she resigned.
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Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet amid Gaza conflict after key partner Benny Gantz's departure
World | Jun 17, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTBenny Gantz, Netanyahu's longtime rival, had joined the government after the October 7 attack and demanded the establishment of a small cabinet to sideline far-right members of the government. He left the government in early June, citing frustration with Netanyahu's handling of the war.
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'Most difficult test of my life...': What Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said in his farewell remarks
World | Aug 09, 2023, 07:29 PM ISTShehbaz Sharif informed Pakistani lawmakers that he will send the summary for the dissolution of the National Assembly to President Arif Alvi tonight.
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'Not inclined to interfere': SC dismisses PIL challenging dissolution of J-K assembly by Guv Malik
India | Dec 10, 2018, 01:15 PM ISTThe bench was hearing a PIL filed by BJP leader Gagan Bhagat, who was an MLA before the Assembly was dissolved.
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Centre recommends dissolution of Andhra Pradesh Assembly
India | Apr 25, 2014, 09:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government today recommended dissolution of Andhra Pradesh Assembly and extension of the President's Rule there beyond April 30, circumventing the need for convening a special session of Parliament to ratify central rule