Lok Sabha approves statutory resolution on extension of President's Rule in Manipur.
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai moved the statutory resolution.
Resolution has to be passed in both houses for extension to be applicable.
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday gave a nod to a statutory resolution approving the extension of President's Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond August 13.
The Lower House of the Parliament approved the statutory resolution after the topic of Manipur was allowed to be brought up by Speaker Om Birla after the session resumed at 5:30 PM.
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.
Congress MP Anto Antony termed the crisis in Manipur a "manmade disaster" and alleged it has been caused by the failure and inefficiency of the government.
Congress MP Dr AB Akoijam from Manipur highlighted that during the earlier discussion on the resolution imposing President’s Rule, no member from Manipur was allowed to speak. He expressed the belief that Manipur is viewed as marginal to the country.
