On January 31, 1976, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi led the Union Cabinet to decide on a crucial step. The Tamil Nadu Governor K.K. Shah sent a report saying the state government led by M. Karunanidhi could no longer run according to the Constitution. The Cabinet agreed and recommended action. That night, President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed used Article 356 of the Constitution to dissolve the Tamil Nadu Assembly and impose President's Rule. This was the first time Tamil Nadu came under President’s Rule. Governor Shah’s report accused the DMK government of serious corruption, misuse of power, and encouraging secessionist activities under the Emergency rules. Following the proclamation, the Madras Police banned meetings and demonstrations for 14 days, except for religious and social functions. ADMK leader and actor M.G. Ramachandran praised Indira Gandhi's move, calling it "courageous" and urged an inquiry into corruption. Meanwhile, DMK leader Karunanidhi asked people to remain peaceful and thanked citizens for their support over nine years. On February 3, Justice R.S. Sarkaria was appointed to investigate the charges against Karunanidhi and his ministers. The Centre also appointed two officials, P.K. Dave and R.V. Subramanian, as Advisers to the Governor to manage the State, focusing on law, order, and economic programs. A report noted these steps aimed to restore Tamil Nadu’s good governance reputation. Months later, a U.S. diplomatic cable revealed concerns about a "Brahmin flavour" in the new State administration, due to the appointing of mainly Brahmin IAS officers. Some Congress leaders and the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Godey Murahari raised this issue, though the U.S. Consul General cautioned against fully accepting the claim.