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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has resigned citing personal reasons and certain other commitments on Saturday. 

The governor has been accusing Mann of not responding to the letters sent to him in defiance of his authority. Purohit had on Friday warned the Mann government that he could recommend President's rule in the state and also launch criminal proceedings if his letters were not answered.

Purohit advised Mann to act before he takes his “final decision” under Article 356 of the Constitution and section 124 of the Indian Penal Code.

Mann said that during the previous Amarinder Singh government's tenure, the Assembly session was convened twice without the governor's permission, as the session was not prorogued.

In his reply to Mann's letter, Purohit wrote he will take action on the Bills after the legality of the session held last month was first examined