Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Manipur GST Bill Passed Amid Opposition Walkout
The Manipur GST Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha and returned by the Rajya Sabha.
The bill aims to improve the GST system in Manipur, making it easier for businesses and boosting tourism.
The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, criticized the Opposition for walking out before the discussion, calling their concerns about Manipur 'drama'.
The Opposition walked out to protest the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the continuation of President’s rule in Manipur.
They demanded democratic elections and criticized the Centre for not addressing the law and order situation.
The Rajya Sabha also debated extending the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to Manipur, with the Opposition alleging that the amendments weaken penalty provisions.
The bill includes changes like reducing taxes on hotel rooms and addressing issues with the inverted duty structure.
MPs who supported the bill said it would help Manipur's economic growth.
The Manipur GST Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha and returned by the Rajya Sabha.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the Opposition for walking out before the discussion.
The bill aims to prevent GST leakages and ease doing business in Manipur, including reducing taxes on hotel rooms.
Opposition MPs demanded democratic elections in Manipur and criticized the Centre for the continuation of President’s rule.
The Rajya Sabha debated extending the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to Manipur, with the Opposition alleging weakened penalty provisions.
- Who
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Opposition parties, MPs, Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav
- What
- Passing of the Manipur GST Bill and debate on extending the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to Manipur
- When
- Bill passed on Monday, returned on Tuesday; Debate on Wednesday
- Where
- Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
- Why
- To speed up Manipur's economic revival, prevent GST leakages, and address water pollution control under President’s rule
Government
Opposition
Opposition Walkout
Government
Criticized the Opposition for walking out before the discussion, calling their concerns about Manipur 'drama'.
Opposition
Walked out before the discussion on the Manipur GST Bill to protest the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
President's Rule in Manipur
Government
No explicit stance mentioned in the articles.
Opposition
Slammed the Centre over the continuation of President’s rule in Manipur, demanding democratic elections.
Amendments to Water Pollution Act
Government
Moved the resolution to extend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to Manipur.
Opposition
Alleged that the amendments weaken the penalty provisions in the Act and criticized the Centre for not addressing the law and order situation.
- Bill Name
- Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Passed By
- Lok Sabha
- Returned To
- Lok Sabha by Rajya Sabha
- Key Benefit
- Prevents leakages through track and trace system
- Tax Rate Change
- Hotel rooms under Rs 7,500 per night now taxed at 5%
- Opposition Action
- Walked out before discussion
- Inverted Duty Structure
- Largely addressed in new GST
- President's Rule
- In effect in Manipur
- Water Pollution Act Amendment
- Extends to Manipur under President’s rule
Sources
Opp shedding crocodile tears, its Manipur grievances drama: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Parliament Winter Session Day 3 Live Updates: Centre To Move Central Excise Bill Today
Centre Likely To Move Central Excise (Amendment) Bill In Lok Sabha
‘Opposition Wasted 2 Days, Govt Fully Prepared To Discuss SIR’: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma On Parliament Winter Session
Parliament Winter Session Day 3: Labour Codes protest, excise Bill likely in Lok Sabha
Centre clarifies Companies Act doesn’t apply to Sikkim as Rajya Sabha returns Manipur GST Bill
Debate on SIR on Dec 9, Vande Mataram on Monday
Rajya Sabha takes up resolution to extend amendments to water pollution law to Manipur
