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United News of India
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- United News of India
President's rule in Manipur extended by six months
New Delhi, July 25 (UNI) The ongoing President's rule in Manipur will be extended for a period of six months effective from August 13, 2025. According to a parliamentary bulletin dated July 24, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Minister of Cooperation has given a notice on the following resolution which has been admitted. According to the Bulletin No. 65663, the resolution says, 'That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the 13th February, 2025 in respect of Manipur, issued under article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from 13th August, 2025.' The resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh earlier this year led to the imposition of President's rule in Manipur from February 13. Ethnic violence erupted on May 3, 2023, after Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities clashed, leaving more than 250 people dead and some 60,000 others displaced. Most of the displaced people continue to live in relief camps. The violence followed tribals in the hill districts taking out a solidarity rally to protest the State government's alleged move to grant Scheduled Tribe status to the Meiteis concentrated in the Imphal Valley, which, along with the Jiribam area, comprises about 10% of Manipur's geographical area. UNI AAB PRS
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Business Standard
4 hours ago
- Business Standard
President's rule in Manipur to be extended by 6 months amid ongoing unrest
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday issued a notification extending President's Rule in Manipur by another six months, effective from August 13, 2025. A statement from the Rajya Sabha confirmed the move, saying, 'Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs; and Minister of Cooperation has given a notice of the following Resolution which has been admitted: 'That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the 13th February, 2025 in respect of Manipur, issued under article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from 13th August, 2025'.' The state assembly, which is elected till 2027, will remain under suspended animation. President's Rule imposed after Biren Singh's exit The state was brought under President's rule on February 13, 2025, shortly after BJP leader and then Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned following mounting pressure within the party. His ouster came amid a revolt by several Meitei legislators from the ruling BJP, who had grown increasingly critical of his leadership during a period of political instability. Ethnic tensions and armed conflict persist Manipur has been in turmoil since May 2023, when violent ethnic clashes erupted between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. More than 250 people have been killed and over 60,000 displaced, according to a report by The Economic Times. Although the intensity of violence has waned in recent months, particularly in the foothill regions where the conflict was once most intense, core political and ethnic issues remain unresolved. Crackdown on armed groups continues BJP MLAs push for restoration of govt Since April, BJP-led NDA legislators, both supporters and critics of Biren Singh, have been pushing for the return of the popular government in the state. These legislators argue that President's Rule has failed to restore normalcy or resolve underlying grievances. The Centre's decision to continue President's Rule is expected to further strain relations between the BJP's central leadership and its alliance MLAs in Manipur.
News18
4 hours ago
- News18
Manipur To Remain Under President's Rule For Another Six Months
Last Updated: President's rule in Manipur extended for six months i.e. till February 13, 2026. Amit Shah moved the resolution; central control ensues. The government of Friday extended President's rule in Manipur for another six months, with effect from August 13, 2025. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday moved a statutory resolution to extend the rule till February 13, 2026. Following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, centre imposed President's rule in Manipur on February 13. 'That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated February 13, 2025, in respect of Manipur, issued under article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from August 13, 2025," the Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Bulletin was quoted by PTI. This comes months after 25 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs met at the residence of party MLA Thongam Biswajit Singh in Imphal to push for the formation of a popular government in Manipur. On May 28, nearly 10 MLAs, including eight from the BJP, one from the National People's Party (NPP), and one Independent MLA, met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal to stake a claim to form a government in the state. The decision, exercised under Article 356 of the Constitution, means that the president will now directly control the state's administrative functions through the Governor. The proclamation, published in the Gazette of India issued by the Union Home Ministry, states that the powers of the Manipur Legislative Assembly will be transferred to Parliament, effectively suspending the state government's authority. Under this order, the Governor's powers will now be exercised by the President; the state legislature's authority will be assumed by Parliament; and specific articles of the Constitution, including those concerning legislative procedures and governance, have been suspended to ensure smooth central administration. The President's rule is typically imposed when a state government is deemed incapable of functioning in accordance with constitutional norms. The move follows political instability and concerns about law and order in Manipur. The suspension of legislative powers means that all state laws and decisions will now be made under central authority, either by Parliament or the President. The imposition of the President's rule can last up to six months, subject to parliamentary approval. During this period, the central government will oversee governance, and fresh elections may be called to elect a new assembly. The unrest in Manipur primarily involved clashes between the majority Meitei community and the minority Kuki-Zomi tribes. Tensions escalated over disputes related to economic benefits, job quotas, and land rights. The violence resulted in hundreds of fatalities and displaced approximately 60,000 individuals. view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 10:44 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
