President’s Rule Extended in Manipur

Current Context: President’s Rule in Manipur has been extended for another six months starting 13 August 2025, through a Rajya Sabha resolution introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah.

ABOUT PRESIDENT’S RULE (Part XVIII: Emergency Provisions)

• Constitutional Basis:
• Article 356 – Invoked when state constitutional machinery breaks down, often based on Governor’s report.
• Article 365 – Applicable if the state defies Union directions.
• Duration: Initially up to 6 months; can be extended up to 3 years with Parliament’s approval every 6 months.
• Manipur Context:
  • Imposed from 13 February 2025 after CM Biren Singh resigned amid ethnic violence.
  • Extended again effective 13 August 2025 due to continued unrest.