President’s Rule for another 6 months in Manipur
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.
