Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh has petitioned the Manipur High Court, challenging the “unconstitutional exercise of powers” by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to pave the way for President’s Rule in the State on February 13, 2025.
Through the petition, filed on January 29, the Congress leader also sought the dissolution of the remainder of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly under the provisions of Article 174(2) of the Constitution of India.
The petitioner requested the Chief Justice to consider the matter through an appropriate Division Bench.
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Senior advocate Ningombam Bupenda Meitei represented the petitioner, while Deputy Solicitor-General Kh. Samarjit, assisted by N. Nongdamba, appeared for the Union of India. Advocate-General Lenin Hijam and Deputy government advocate O. Raran Kumar represented the Manipur government.
