Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Parliament Session: Protests, Manipur Rule Extension, and Impeachment
The Monsoon session of Parliament is underway, but there have been disruptions.
Opposition members are protesting about changes to voter lists in Bihar.
Also, the government is planning to extend President's rule in Manipur for another six months.
President's rule was put in place in Manipur after conflicts between communities.
Some MPs have also requested the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma.
The session includes 21 sittings over 32 days and will end in August.
Both houses will adjourn on August 12 for Independence Day celebrations.
Parliament's Monsoon session faced disruptions due to protests over the Bihar electoral rolls.
President's rule in Manipur is proposed to be extended for six months.
Opposition MPs are demanding the Election Commission halt the Bihar voter list revision.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to move a proposal to extend President's rule in Manipur.
A memorandum to remove Justice Yashwant Varma was submitted by members of parliament.
- Who
- Parliament members, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Election Commission.
- What
- Parliament session proceedings and ongoing political issues.
- When
- The Monsoon session is currently ongoing; President's rule extension in Manipur is for six months starting from August 13, 2025.
- Where
- Parliament in New Delhi and Manipur.
- Why
- Protests over the Bihar electoral rolls revision and extension of President's rule in Manipur.
Opposition
Government
Bihar Electoral Rolls
Opposition
Oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Government
Not explicitly stated
- Session Duration
- 32 days
- Number of Sittings
- 21
- Manipur President's Rule Start
- February 13, 2025
- Manipur President's Rule Extension
- Six months from August 13, 2025
- Yashwant Varma Impeachment Memorandum
- Submitted by 145 Lok Sabha members and 63 Opposition MPs
