Opposition MPs on Wednesday (December 3, 2025) demanded that elections should be held in Manipur, as the Upper House took up a resolution to extend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to the northeastern State.
The resolution was moved in the Rajya Sabha by Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav, who said the two Houses need to adopt the resolution on the central Act, since there is President’s rule in Manipur.
Participating in a debate on the resolution, Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev slammed the Centre over the continuation of the President’s rule in Manipur.
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“What we are doing today was meant to be done by the Assembly of Manipur. Why are we having to do it? Because in the State of Manipur, there is a suspended Assembly, there is President’s rule. What is the purpose of this 2024 amendment? They talk about the ease of doing business and living. Which one of these things is there in the State of Manipur today, and who is responsible for it?” Ms. Dev questioned.
