US EditionParliament Takes on Manipur GST Bill Amid Heated Debate
The bill replaces an ordinance to amend GST laws in Manipur, passed amid protests demanding debate on electoral roll revisions under President's rule, said officials.
- On Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Manipur GST bill during Zero Hour, and the Lok Sabha passed it after a brief discussion amid uproar.
- Because Manipur is under President's rule, Parliament is legislating amid Opposition parties' push for a debate on the Special Intensive Revision, citing rising Booth Level Officers suicides.
- During the 12-minute Zero Hour, lawmakers introduced three bills and tabled supplementary demands for grants for 2025-2026 amid two adjournments and Opposition members shouting slogans in the Well.
- Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day amid unrelenting Opposition protests demanding an SIR debate, after two earlier adjournments during Question Hour and suspension around 2.20 PM.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government is open to discussing SIR but urged Opposition parties not to insist on a timeline, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised theatrics.
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Lok Sabha passes Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Manipur GST Bill to replace an Ordinance promulgated to implement the GST 2.0 reforms in the North-Eastern state, amid protests from the Opposition on the SIR issue. The Lok Sabha passed The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, after a brief discussion and a statement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The statutory resolution, moved by RSP member N K Premachandra, disap…
Parliament Takes on Manipur GST Bill Amid Heated Debate
The Lower House of Parliament began deliberations on the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Monday. Despite the adjournment shortly after convening, the bill's introduction marks a significant move to align Manipur's GST with central laws amid ongoing constitutional and political challenges.
Lok Sabha Passes Manipur Goods and Services Tax Amendment Bill 2025
On 30 November 2025, during Day 1 of Parliament’s Winter Session 2025, the Lok Sabha approved Manipur Goods and Services Tax Amendment Bill 2025. Parliament also approved supplementary demands for grants totalling a gross additional expenditure of Rs 1,32,268.85 crore for 2025-26, with a net cash outgo of Rs 41,455.39 crore primarily for subsidies on fertilisers, food, and petroleum. The House also passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Seco…
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