Imphal: The President’s Rule in Manipur has been extended by another six months, following a resolution introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha.
The extension will come into effect from August 13, 2025.
The official notice stated, “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 Presidential Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, shortly after N Biren Singh resigned from his post of chief minister after an ethnic violence.
The current move to extend President’s Rule comes amid ongoing efforts by Meitei and Naga MLAs from the ruling NDA to push for the reinstatement of an elected government in the state.
As per Article 356(3) of the Constitution, President’s Rule, which is enforced through the Governor’s office, usually lasts six months and can be extended every six months with the approval of the Parliament for up to three years.
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The ethnic conflict between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities, which began on May 3, 2023, has resulted in 250 fatalities and forced more than 60,000 people to flee their homes.
