Extension of Manipur President rule gets Lok Sabha nod

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a resolution approving the extension of President's Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond Aug 13, with the govt asserting that peace is prevailing in the northeastern state.

Replying to a brief discussion on the statutory resolution to extend President's Rule in Manipur, junior home minister Nityanand Rai said there has been only one death related to the strife in the state since the imposition of central rule in Feb.

"What can be bigger proof of peace returning there than the fact that since President's Rule was imposed, there has been only one fatality. There have been no casualties in the last four months," the junior home minister said. The minister said it was important to continue with President's Rule to ensure peace fully returns to Manipur. "I want to say that there is peace prevailing there...the law and order situation is also under control," Rai said.