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President’s Rule in Manipur Extended by Six Months Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts.

 


The Lok Sabha has approved a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur, set to take effect from August 13, 2025. Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the resolution in Parliament, citing constitutional provisions under Article 356(3).

President’s Rule was first imposed in the state on February 13, 2025, following the resignation of former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. His departure came amid internal dissent from BJP MLAs, especially from the Meitei community.

The official resolution read, “That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated February 13, 2025, in respect of Manipur… for a further period of six months with effect from August 13, 2025.”

Despite growing demands from NDA-aligned Meitei and Naga MLAs to restore an elected government, the state assembly remains under suspended animation. The current term of the assembly lasts until 2027.

Manipur has been grappling with deep ethnic unrest since May 3, 2023, when violence broke out between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities, resulting in over 250 deaths and displacing more than 60,000 people.

Addressing Parliament, Amit Shah clarified that no political party came forward to form a government after the CM’s resignation. He rejected opposition claims of governance failure, adding that no-confidence motions weren't feasible due to Congress's insufficient numbers.

Shah highlighted that peace has gradually returned, noting zero incidents of violence since November 2024. He also stated that over 10,000 youth surrendered arms in the northeast, and two inter-community meetings have been held so far, with a third scheduled in New Delhi.

In a related operation, security forces arrested eight militants from various districts on Thursday during intensified area search efforts.


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