Manipur President’s Rule Extension | The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a resolution to extend President’s Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond August 13. The statutory resolution was moved by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, who stated that peace is gradually returning to the northeastern state.
Nityanand Rai (@nityanandraibjp) moves the following resolution:-
This House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated 13th Feb 2025 in respect of Manipur issued under article 356 of the Constitution by the President for a further period of 6 months with… pic.twitter.com/SEgbSaiod4
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Highlighting the reduction in violence, Rai said, “What can be a bigger proof of peace returning there than the fact that since President’s Rule was imposed, there has been only one fatality with no casualties in the last four months.”
He stressed that the continuation of President’s Rule is essential for restoring and maintaining order in Manipur. “It is important to have President’s Rule in Manipur for ensuring that peace is established,” he added.
Efforts Underway to Resolve Ethnic Tensions Through Dialogue
Speaking in the House, Rai assured members that the law and order situation in Manipur is under control. He further informed that full efforts are being made to bridge gaps between the two ethnic communities in the state through dialogue aimed at establishing lasting peace.
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“I want to say that there is peace prevailing there… the law and order situation is also under control. Full efforts are being made to remove differences between the two ethnic communities through dialogue to establish permanent peace,” Rai told the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla noted that President’s Rule was initially imposed in Manipur on February 13 and approved by the House on April 2. According to constitutional provisions, the extension of President’s Rule must be approved by Parliament every six months.
