{"id":36565,"date":"2025-08-03T09:16:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T03:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36565"},"modified":"2025-08-03T09:16:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T03:46:34","slug":"presidents-rule-in-manipur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/","title":{"rendered":"President\u2019s Rule in Manipur Extended | Article 356 Explained for UPSC Aspirants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Presidents_Rule_in_Manipur_extended_till_February_2026_under_Article_356_Know_key_facts_political_implications_and_exam-relevant_analysis_for_IAS_PSC_and_other_government_exams\" >President\u2019s Rule in Manipur extended till February 2026 under Article 356. Know key facts, political implications, and exam-relevant analysis for IAS, PSC, and other government exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Lok_Sabha_Approves_Six%E2%80%91Month_Extension_of_Presidents_Rule_in_Manipur\" >Lok Sabha Approves Six\u2011Month Extension of President\u2019s Rule in Manipur<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Overview_of_the_Resolution\" >Overview of the Resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Debates_in_Parliament\" >Debates in Parliament<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Local_and_Political_Responses\" >Local and Political Responses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Security_and_Administrative_Rationale\" >Security and Administrative Rationale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Constitutional_and_Legal_Dimensions\" >Constitutional and Legal Dimensions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >\ud83d\udccc Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Relevance_for_Examination_Aspirants\" >Relevance for Examination Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Strategic_Insights_for_Different_Services\" >Strategic Insights for Different Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Broader_Lessons_on_Federal_Dynamics\" >Broader Lessons on Federal Dynamics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context\" >\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Origins_and_Constitutional_Basis\" >Origins and Constitutional Basis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Important_Judicial_and_Constitutional_Safeguards\" >Important Judicial and Constitutional Safeguards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Manipurs_Past_Experience_with_Presidents_Rule\" >Manipur\u2019s Past Experience with President\u2019s Rule<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#%F0%9F%93%8B_Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >\ud83d\udccb Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#1_What_is_Presidents_Rule_under_Article_356\" >1. What is President\u2019s Rule under Article 356?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#2_Why_was_Presidents_Rule_imposed_in_Manipur_in_February_2025\" >2. Why was President\u2019s Rule imposed in Manipur in February 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#3_How_long_can_Presidents_Rule_remain_in_effect\" >3. How long can President\u2019s Rule remain in effect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#4_What_are_the_criticisms_of_extending_Presidents_Rule_in_Manipur\" >4. What are the criticisms of extending President\u2019s Rule in Manipur?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#5_What_is_the_significance_of_the_SR_Bommai_case_in_this_context\" >5. What is the significance of the S.R. Bommai case in this context?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#6_Who_presented_the_resolution_in_the_Lok_Sabha\" >6. Who presented the resolution in the Lok Sabha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#7_How_often_does_the_Parliament_need_to_approve_Presidents_Rule\" >7. How often does the Parliament need to approve President\u2019s Rule?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#8_Has_Manipur_witnessed_Presidents_Rule_before\" >8. Has Manipur witnessed President\u2019s Rule before?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#9_What_are_the_major_security_concerns_in_Manipur\" >9. What are the major security concerns in Manipur?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#10_How_is_this_development_relevant_for_competitive_exams\" >10. How is this development relevant for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/manipur\/presidents-rule-in-manipur\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presidents_Rule_in_Manipur_extended_till_February_2026_under_Article_356_Know_key_facts_political_implications_and_exam-relevant_analysis_for_IAS_PSC_and_other_government_exams\"><\/span><strong>President\u2019s Rule in Manipur extended till February 2026 under Article 356. Know key facts, political implications, and exam-relevant analysis for IAS, PSC, and other government exams.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lok_Sabha_Approves_Six%E2%80%91Month_Extension_of_Presidents_Rule_in_Manipur\"><\/span><strong>Lok Sabha Approves Six\u2011Month Extension of President\u2019s Rule in Manipur<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Resolution\"><\/span>Overview of the Resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>July 30, 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Lok Sabha<\/strong> passed a statutory resolution extending <strong>President\u2019s Rule<\/strong> in <strong>Manipur<\/strong> for another six months beyond <strong>August 13, 2025<\/strong>, thereby keeping the state under <strong>central rule until February 13, 2026<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially imposed on <strong>February 13, 2025<\/strong>, after the resignation of Chief Minister <strong>N.\u202fBiren\u202fSingh<\/strong> due to escalating ethnic violence, the President\u2019s Rule required parliamentary approval twice: first in April, and now again in July <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Debates_in_Parliament\"><\/span>Debates in Parliament<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the debate, <strong>MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai<\/strong> argued that Manipur has seen only one fatality since the imposition of President\u2019s Rule, with four months of incident\u2011free period following that event. He claimed the law-and-order situation is improving and central rule is essential to sustaining peace <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposition MPs, including <strong>Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam (Congress)<\/strong>, voiced strong criticism. They called for early elections, argued the extension bypasses the democratic mandate, and warned that Article 356 should be invoked only in the \u201crarest of rare\u201d scenarios <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_and_Political_Responses\"><\/span>Local and Political Responses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Criticism also came from local leaders and community representatives, including those from the <strong>Kuki community<\/strong>, who argued that state leaders were neither consulted nor involved. They see the application of central rule as undermining federal values and delaying resolution via elected government <a href=\"https:\/\/m.thewire.in\/article\/government\/lok-sabha-extends-presidents-rule-in-manipur-without-consulting-state-leaders?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikipedia+2The Wire+2The Times of India+2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_and_Administrative_Rationale\"><\/span>Security and Administrative Rationale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The central government cited progress in recovering <strong>weapons, explosives, and ammunition<\/strong>, the declining violence, and ongoing dialogue efforts between communities as justification for continuing President\u2019s Rule <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_and_Legal_Dimensions\"><\/span>Constitutional and Legal Dimensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>Article\u202f356<\/strong>, once President\u2019s Rule is imposed, Parliament must approve it within two months, and it remains valid for six months at a time. Extensions beyond a year are permitted only under additional conditions, such as a national emergency or Election Commission certification. Total duration cannot exceed three years without these safeguards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"President\u2019s-Rule-in-Manipur\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.indianexpress.com\/2025\/04\/amit-shah-rajya-sabha.jpg\" alt=\"President\u2019s Rule in Manipur\" title=\"President\u2019s Rule in Manipur\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President\u2019s Rule in Manipur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Examination_Aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance for Examination Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This extension of President\u2019s Rule in Manipur is crucial for students preparing for government exams in <strong>Polity &amp; Governance (GS Paper II)<\/strong> and <strong>State Administration<\/strong>. It underscores the practical application of <strong>Article 356<\/strong>, illustrates how constitutional safeguards function, and offers a real-time case study of centre\u2011state tension and federalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Insights_for_Different_Services\"><\/span>Strategic Insights for Different Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Civil Services (PSCs, IAS, UPSC Prelims\/Mains)<\/strong>: Ideal to examine invocation criteria, parliamentary review process, and judicial checks such as the <em>S.R. Bommai<\/em> precedent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defence and Police<\/strong>: Highlights security challenges in internal conflict zones and the role of federal forces versus local administration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banking, Railways, Defence Recruitment<\/strong>: Useful to understand background governance context for interviews and essay writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Lessons_on_Federal_Dynamics\"><\/span>Broader Lessons on Federal Dynamics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent controversy reflects the balance between democracy and administrative necessity. The debate also exposes fault lines in federal governance\u2014when and how the Union should intervene, and how local voices and politics must be respected during such interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_and_Constitutional_Basis\"><\/span>Origins and Constitutional Basis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of <strong>President\u2019s Rule<\/strong> stems from <strong>Article\u202f356<\/strong> of the Indian Constitution, derived from the <strong>Government of India Act of 1935<\/strong>. It empowers the Union government to assume control if a state government collapses or fails to function constitutionally, typically based on a governor\u2019s report <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Judicial_and_Constitutional_Safeguards\"><\/span>Important Judicial and Constitutional Safeguards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>S.R. Bommai v. Union of India<\/strong> (1994) judgement reinforced that Article\u202f356 is subject to <strong>judicial review<\/strong>, and set out norms such as mandatory floor tests for state governments to prevent misuse  Additionally, constitutional amendments (especially the <strong>44th Amendment, 1978<\/strong>) imposed limits on duration and required special conditions for extension beyond one year <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manipurs_Past_Experience_with_Presidents_Rule\"><\/span>Manipur\u2019s Past Experience with President\u2019s Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manipur has faced President\u2019s Rule <strong>11 times<\/strong>, including the current instance, owing to frequent instability and ethnic violence. The state\u2019s most prolonged imposition occurred between <strong>1969\u20131972<\/strong> (over two years in continuous central rule)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8B_Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccb Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The <strong>Lok Sabha approved<\/strong> extension of President\u2019s Rule in <strong>Manipur<\/strong> for six months beyond <strong>August\u202f13,\u202f2025<\/strong>, keeping central control until <strong>February\u202f13,\u202f2026<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>President\u2019s Rule<\/strong> was originally imposed on <strong>February\u202f13,\u202f2025<\/strong> after the resignation of Chief Minister <strong>N.\u202fBiren\u202fSingh<\/strong>, due to escalating ethnic conflict in the state.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Justification by the Centre: only <strong>one casualty<\/strong> since imposition, improved law and order, weapons recovery, and dialogue efforts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Opposition and local leaders criticized the move, demanding <strong>fresh elections<\/strong> and calling the extension undemocratic and bypassing local mandate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Constitutionally, such measures fall under <strong>Article\u202f356<\/strong>, must be approved every six months, and can extend up to three years under specific conditions\u2014also subject to <strong>judicial review<\/strong> post <em>S.R.\u202fBommai<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President\u2019s Rule in Manipur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Presidents_Rule_under_Article_356\"><\/span>1. What is President\u2019s Rule under Article 356?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>President\u2019s Rule refers to the suspension of a state government and the imposition of direct central government rule in a state, under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution. It is generally applied when the state government is unable to function as per constitutional norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_was_Presidents_Rule_imposed_in_Manipur_in_February_2025\"><\/span>2. Why was President\u2019s Rule imposed in Manipur in February 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>President\u2019s Rule was imposed in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid worsening ethnic violence and administrative breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_long_can_Presidents_Rule_remain_in_effect\"><\/span>3. How long can President\u2019s Rule remain in effect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially imposed for six months, it can be extended for up to <strong>three years<\/strong> under certain constitutional safeguards, including a <strong>national emergency<\/strong> or <strong>Election Commission recommendation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_criticisms_of_extending_Presidents_Rule_in_Manipur\"><\/span>4. What are the criticisms of extending President\u2019s Rule in Manipur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposition leaders and local communities argue that the extension circumvents democratic processes, delays elections, and violates the spirit of federalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_significance_of_the_SR_Bommai_case_in_this_context\"><\/span>5. What is the significance of the <em>S.R. Bommai<\/em> case in this context?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1994 <em>S.R. Bommai v. Union of India<\/em> judgment mandated <strong>judicial review<\/strong> of President\u2019s Rule and set restrictions to prevent its misuse for political reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Who_presented_the_resolution_in_the_Lok_Sabha\"><\/span>6. Who presented the resolution in the Lok Sabha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai<\/strong>, presented the statutory resolution to extend President\u2019s Rule in the Lok Sabha on <strong>July 30, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_often_does_the_Parliament_need_to_approve_Presidents_Rule\"><\/span>7. How often does the Parliament need to approve President\u2019s Rule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every six months, a fresh parliamentary approval is required through both <strong>Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha<\/strong> for continued validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Has_Manipur_witnessed_Presidents_Rule_before\"><\/span>8. Has Manipur witnessed President\u2019s Rule before?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Manipur has experienced President\u2019s Rule <strong>11 times<\/strong> since attaining statehood due to frequent political instability and ethnic tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_are_the_major_security_concerns_in_Manipur\"><\/span>9. 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