President's Rule Imposed in Manipur
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Executive Power: BEFORE, the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers headed the state executive. NOW, executive authority rests with the President and is exercised directly through the Governor of Manipur.
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Legislative Power: BEFORE, the Manipur State Legislative Assembly passed state laws and budgets. NOW, the Assembly is in suspended animation, and the Union Parliament assumes full legislative and budgetary control.
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Federal Structure: BEFORE, Manipur operated as a regular federal unit with distinct state autonomy. NOW, the state is under direct Union control, reflecting the temporary unitary shift that occurs during a constitutional emergency.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements regarding the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 is/are correct? 1. The State Legislative Assembly must be dissolved immediately upon the proclamation of President's Rule. 2. The imposition of President's Rule is subject to judicial review as established in the S.R. Bommai case.