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Lok Sabha Approves Manipur GST and Budget Under Extended President’s Rule

Opposition MPs’ protests over Bihar’s voter roll revisions accompany a scheduled shift to sports, anti-doping and ports legislation

Overview

  • Lawmakers passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill to implement GST Council decisions and secure state revenue under President’s Rule.
  • The Manipur Appropriation Bill was cleared, authorising ₹30,969 crore for 2025–26 with funding for capital projects, security and internally displaced persons.
  • Parliament approved a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur to maintain administrative stability after February’s ethnic violence.
  • Opposition members repeatedly disrupted proceedings over the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, which is currently sub judice before the Supreme Court.
  • The House has slated amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act, the National Sports Governance Bill and the Indian Ports Bill and is considering an adjournment motion on fresh U.S. tariff hikes.