As uncertainty looms over the revival of a popular government in Manipur, a source has indicated that the Central Government is likely to extend President’s Rule in the state for another six months.

The Union Cabinet is expected to meet to finalise the tentative List of Business for the upcoming Parliament session, scheduled from July 21 to August 21. Among the key items is a resolution proposing the extension of President’s Rule in Manipur.

President’s Rule was imposed on February 13, 2025, following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on February 9. Despite the BJP enjoying a numerical majority in the 60-member Assembly, the failure to elect a new leader resulted in the imposition of central rule.

Sources said there is no clarity yet on whether the Manipur Legislative Assembly—currently in suspended animation—will be dissolved. Under constitutional provisions, the Assembly can remain suspended during President’s Rule, allowing a government to be reinstated without fresh elections if consensus is reached. Dissolution, on the other hand, would trigger new elections—an outcome the Centre is reportedly keen to avoid given the state’s fragile situation and ongoing political crisis.

In recent weeks, some BJP MLAs have claimed that efforts are in motion to restore an elected government, asserting that consensus has been achieved among the party and its allies. However, no formal proposal has been submitted to the Governor.

With President’s Rule nearing its expiry, the move to extend it reflects the Centre’s apparent lack of confidence in a timely resolution. If approved, the extension would keep the state under central rule until early 2026.

Political watchers remain alert for any last-minute developments, as the upcoming Union Cabinet meeting and Parliament session are expected to decide the future course of governance in the state.