Congress flags constitutional vacuum in Manipur, questions Assembly's validity
However, the session was abruptly cancelled on February 9, a day before it was to begin. This came shortly after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned and the Council of Ministers stood dissolved.The MPCC cited Article 174 of the Constitution, which mandates that a legislative assembly meet at least once every six months. With no session held since August and the February sitting revoked, the Congress argues the Assembly is now in constitutional default. It also referred to past Supreme Court judgments, suggesting that such lapses could lead to automatic dissolution.The party further questioned the Governor's authority to cancel a session after it has been summoned, warning that any move to reconvene the Assembly or conduct a floor test without resolving the constitutional issue could trigger legal complications.Manipur has been under President's Rule since February 13, 2025, and the Assembly remains in suspended animation. The Congress maintains that the constitutional requirements for its continuity are no longer met, and has indicated it may move court if the Governor fails to respond.As the political crisis deepens, the legal status of the Assembly remains uncertain, and demands for restoring democratic governance continue to mount in the conflict-hit state.- EndsTrending Reel
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