Lok Sabha extends President's Rule in Manipur for six more months
The Lok Sabha passed a Statutory Resolution to extend President's Rule in Manipur for another six months, with the Minister of State for Home Affairs asserting that peace and normalcy are returning to the state. President's Rule was initially imposed in February after N. Biren Singh stepped down as Chief Minister, nearly two years after ethnic conflict began between the valley-based Meitei and the hills-based Kuki-Zo communities. For the extension to take effect, the Rajya Sabha must also pass the resolution. An MP from Inner Manipur objected to the extension, calling for the dissolution of the Assembly and fresh elections.
Key Points
- The Lok Sabha approved a Statutory Resolution to extend President's Rule in Manipur for an additional six months.
- The Minister of State for Home Affairs stated that the extension is necessary to ensure continued peace and normalcy in the state.
- President's Rule was initially imposed in February following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amidst ongoing ethnic conflict.
- The resolution requires passage by the Rajya Sabha to come into effect.
- An Inner Manipur MP opposed the extension, advocating for the dissolution of the Assembly and fresh elections to restore a democratically elected government.
Exam Facts
- State: Manipur.
- Duration of extension: Six months.
- Minister of State for Home Affairs: Nityanand Rai.
- Communities involved in conflict: Meitei and Kuki-Zo.
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