LS nod to resolution extending President’s Rule in Manipur

 

 

 

LOK SABHA on Wednesday passed a resolution approving extension of President’s Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond August 13, with the Government asserting that peace is prevailing in the North-Eastern State. What can be a bigger proof of peace returning there than the fact that since President’s Rule was imposed, there has been only one fatality with no casualties in the last four months, Minister of State Nityanand Rai said. It is important to have President’s Rule in Manipur for ensuring that peace is established, he said. “I want to say that there is peace prevailing there...The law and order situation is also under control.

 

Full efforts are being made to remove differences between the two ethnic communities through dialogue to establish permanent peace,” he said. Rai had moved the statutory resolution to extend President’s Rule in the State 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. Army chief reviews security situation in Manipur: ARMY chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the security situation in Manipur on Wednesday, officials said. He assessed the operational readiness of the Assam Rifles and Army formations in the restive State, they said. General Dwivedi was also briefed on the on-ground conditions and ongoing initiatives aimed at ensuring peace and security, they added. “General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, visited Manipur to assess operational preparedness and enhance military-civil cooperation.

 

He lauded troops for their professionalism and resilience. The COAS also met the Hon’ble Governor, reaffirming collaborative efforts for peace and development,” a defence statement said. General Dwivedi was accompanied by senior officers, including the Eastern Army Commander, during the day-long trip. He met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhawan in Imphal.

 

“The Governor extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Army leadership on the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, and commended the Indian Army for its exemplary professionalism, commitment, and tireless efforts in ensuring the security and stability of the region,” a statement issued by the Raj Bhawan said. “The Chief of the Army Staff expressed his appreciation to the Governor and the Government of Manipur for their continued support and active facilitation in the successful organisation of the event,” it said. In the afternoon, General Dwivedi attended the Trau FC versus Neroca FC match of the Durand Cup at Khuman Lampak Stadium in the city.