Manipur: President’s Rule Extended, Amidst Opposition Fury

Parliament on Wednesday approved a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur, commencing August 13, 2025. The decision followed a heated debate, with opposition parties voicing strong protests.

The Union Home Ministry, justifying the extension, attributed the prevailing tension not to widespread communal violence, but to the fallout from a recent court order. This statement was made during the parliamentary proceedings.

Official figures indicate only one isolated incident of violence has been reported since the imposition of President’s Rule. However, opposition members argued that this underrepresents the ground reality.

The extension raises critical questions about the state’s path to normalcy and the effectiveness of the central government’s intervention. The coming months will be crucial in determining whether peace can be restored and the state’s governance stabilised before the next Assembly elections.