The government on Wednesday moved a resolution in Lok Sabha seeking approval for extension of President`s Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond August 13.
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai moved the statutory resolution to extend President`s Rule in Manipur for discussion in Lok Sabha.
Speaker Om Birla said President`s Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13 and the House had approved it on April 2.
The approval of the President`s Rule by Parliament is valid for six months.
“If the President`s Rule has to be extended by another six months, the statutory resolution has to be approved by both the Houses of Parliament,” Birla said.
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