The extension signals continued Central control in the violence-hit northeastern state even as the Opposition pushed for debate on the Bihar SIR issue.
BY PC Bureau
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a statutory resolution extending President’s Rule in Manipur by another six months, effective from August 13, 2025. The resolution was cleared amid loud sloganeering and continuous disruptions from Opposition parties, who were pressing for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
The Lok Sabha had already approved the resolution, and with the Rajya Sabha completing the formality, President’s Rule in Manipur now stands officially extended. This move comes as the state continues to grapple with ongoing instability and security concerns.
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The resolution, moved by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, was cleared via a voice vote amid relentless disruptions by Opposition MPs demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
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Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh struggled to maintain order as slogans of “SIR par charcha ho” and “Vote ki chori nahi chalegi” rang through the House. Urging Opposition members to participate, he reminded them that the resolution—mandated under Article 356—had to be cleared within a constitutional deadline. “Please go to your seat and say ‘no’,” he said, attempting to persuade the agitating MPs.
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Rai, introducing the motion, said the administrative void in Manipur made the extension unavoidable. He attributed the original violence in the state to a High Court order related to reservation, denying any communal cause behind the unrest. He added that not a single death had been reported in the eight months of President’s Rule, and the Centre had consulted security agencies and civil society stakeholders. “Peace has largely returned to the state,” he said.
Despite multiple appeals, Opposition leaders such as Sushmita Dev, Tiruchi Siva, and Ram Pratap Garhi refused to engage on the Manipur resolution, demanding a prior discussion on the electoral roll revision under Rule 259. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh was also named by the Deputy Chairman for contributing to the disruptions.
Only Subhash Chandra Bose Pilli (YSRCP) was allowed to speak, though his comments were drowned out. BJD MP Mujibullah Khan was also asked to stick to the Manipur topic when he attempted to raise Odisha issues.
As the chaos continued, the Deputy Chairman called for dissent to be registered from seats and declared the motion passed. The House was subsequently adjourned till August 6, leaving several legislative items pending.
