Question of the Day – EXTENSION OF PRESIDENT’S RULE IN MANIPUR
QOTD March 26,2026
With reference to President’s Rule, consider the following statements:
- it can be proclaimed only in case of external aggression.
- it leads to suspension of the state council of ministers.
- parliament assumes the power to legislate for the state.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is incorrect.
president’s rule is imposed in case of failure of constitutional machinery, not external aggression.
statement 2 is correct.
the state council of ministers is dismissed during president’s rule.
statement 3 is correct.
parliament takes over the legislative functions of the state.
Why in news–
the extension of President’s Rule in Manipur has been in news due to the continuation of law and order challenges and administrative instability in the state. the union government recently approved the extension as the situation was assessed to be not conducive for the restoration of an elected government. this move reflects the constitutional mechanism available to handle breakdown of governance in states. the issue has also sparked debate regarding federalism and the frequent use of article 356. additionally, the role of the governor and reports submitted to the president have come under focus. the development is significant for polity as it highlights centre-state relations and emergency provisions.
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Practice Questions (PQ)
PQ1.With reference to proclamation of President’s Rule, consider the following statements:
- it must be approved by both houses of parliament within one month.
- it can be extended beyond one year only under certain conditions.
- it can continue indefinitely without any upper limit.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Answer: (a) 2 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is incorrect.
it must be approved within two months, not one month.
statement 2 is correct.
beyond one year, extension requires conditions like national emergency or election commission certification.
statement 3 is incorrect.
maximum duration is three years, not indefinite.
PQ2. Consider the following statements regarding effects of President’s Rule:
- the state legislative assembly is always dissolved.
- the governor acts on behalf of the president.
- the high court of the state is dissolved.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 2 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is incorrect.
the assembly may be either dissolved or kept in suspended animation.
statement 2 is correct.
the governor administers the state on behalf of the president.
statement 3 is incorrect.
the high court continues to function normally.
PQ3. With reference to safeguards against misuse of President’s Rule, consider the following statements:
- the supreme court can review the proclamation.
- the proclamation is beyond judicial review.
- the bommai judgment laid down limitations on its use.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
the supreme court can review the validity of proclamation.
statement 2 is incorrect.
it is subject to judicial review.
statement 3 is correct.
the bommai case established guidelines to prevent misuse.
Previous Year Question (UPSC Prelims)
With reference to the S.R. Bommai vs Union of India, consider the following statements:
- it limited arbitrary use of president’s rule.
- it made the proclamation completely immune from judicial review.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
the judgment imposed restrictions on misuse of article 356.
statement 2 is incorrect.
it affirmed that proclamation is subject to judicial review.
