Rajya Sabha approves six-month extension of President's rule in Manipur
President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, shortly after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned amid escalating violence and political instability that had gripped the state for nearly two years.
The House adopted the resolution for the continuation in force of the Proclamation dated February 13, 2025, regarding Manipur, issued under Article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from August 13, 2025.
Earlier, on July 30, the Lok Sabha had approved the resolution to extend President's Rule in Manipur.
The decision under Article 356 of the Constitution means that the President will now exercise direct control over the state's administration through the Governor.
The proclamation, published in the Gazette of India by the Union Home Ministry, states that the powers of the Manipur Legislative Assembly have been transferred to Parliament, effectively suspending the authority of the state government.
Under this order, the Governor's powers are exercised by the President; the state legislature's powers are assumed by Parliament; and certain constitutional provisions relating to legislative procedures and governance are suspended to ensure smooth central administration.
President's Rule is typically imposed when a state government is considered incapable of functioning according to constitutional norms. The move follows ongoing political instability and law and order concerns in Manipur.
The suspension of legislative powers means that all state laws and decisions will now be made under the Central authority, either by Parliament or the President.
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