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Amit Shah is moving a resolution to extend President's rule in Manipur for six months. The state has been under central rule since February after N Biren Singh resigned amid unrest. The Rajya Sabha has already approved a similar extension. The move comes alongside other parliamentary business, including the Merchant Shipping Bill.

Key Points: Amit Shah Moves to Extend President's Rule in Manipur for 6 Months

  • Amit Shah seeks 6-month extension of President's rule in Manipur
  • Proposal follows ethnic violence and political instability
  • Rajya Sabha already approved similar resolution
  • N Biren Singh resigned as CM before rule was imposed
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Amit Shah to move resolution in Lok Sabha for 6-month extension of President's rule in Manipur

Amit Shah proposes extending President's rule in Manipur amid ethnic violence, with Parliament set to approve the resolution.

"That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation... for a further period of six months – Lok Sabha Statement"

New Delhi, July 30

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move a resolution to extend President's rule in the ethnic violence-hit state of Manipur for six months.

The President's rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, days after N Biren Singh resigned from the Chief Minister's position.

Under the motion, the President's rule will be extended till February 13, 2026, after the Parliament's concession.

"SHRI AMIT SHAH to move the following resolution:- "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 statement on list of business in Lok Sabha reads.

Earlier, on July 25, Amit Shah gave a statutory resolution to extend the already imposed President's rule in Manipur till February 13, 2026, which was admitted by the Rajya Sabha.

"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 stated.

In February, President Droupadi Murmu imposed President's rule in Manipur after receiving a report from the state governor. Singh resigned amid violence and political instability that had plagued the state for nearly two years.

Along with Amit Shah's motion to extend the President's rule, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal will move the 'Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024'.

The bill aim to amend the law relating to merchant shipping to ensure compliance with India"s obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and also to ensure the development of Indian shipping and efficient maintenance of Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, be taken into consideration, according to the list of business statement.

Moreover, Lok Sabha MP PP Chaudhary and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will move a motion to recommend that Rajya Sabha appoint one member for the joint parliamentary committee on One Nation One Election, after the retirement of P. Wilson.

"SHRI P. P. CHAUDHARY SMT. PRIYANKA GANDHI VADRA to move the following:- "That this House do recommend to Rajya Sabha that Rajya Sabha do appoint one Member of Rajya Sabha to the Joint Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the vacancy caused by the retirement of Shri P. Wilson from Rajya Sabha and communicate to this House the name of the Member so appointed by Rajya Sabha to the Joint Committee," the statement reads.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I understand the need for President's rule, 6 months seems too long. The people of Manipur deserve elected representatives. The government should work faster to restore democracy there.
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Arjun K
The ethnic violence in Manipur is heartbreaking. Hope this extension helps bring peace and normalcy to our northeastern brothers and sisters. The government must ensure development reaches there too.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see both Amit Shah and Priyanka Gandhi mentioned in the same article. Hope they can work together for Manipur's welfare despite political differences. The people there need unity.
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Karthik V
President's rule is just a temporary solution. The real need is for long-term peace talks between all communities in Manipur. Otherwise, we'll keep seeing these extensions every 6 months.
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Nisha Z
The Merchant Shipping Bill seems more important than they're making it sound! Good to see development in other areas while handling the Manipur situation. India needs to strengthen all sectors.

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