The Lok Sabha passed the Manipur Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2025, authorizing the state government to allocate Rs 30,969 crore from the Consolidated Fund of Manipur to meet expenditure requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. The approval comes as Manipur remains under President’s Rule, imposed on February 13, 2025, with Parliament earlier this week extending the measure for an additional six months beyond August 13.

The bill, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid chaotic scenes and persistent disruptions from opposition benches, facilitates funding for critical services in Manipur. It includes provisions for both capital and revenue expenditures, with an additional central allocation of Rs 2,898 crore—comprising Rs 1,667 crore for capital projects and Rs 1,231 crore for revenue needs. Notably, Rs 523 crore has been earmarked to support the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons residing in camps, addressing the ongoing humanitarian challenges in the state.

Despite the opposition’s vocal protests, which Sitharaman criticized as undermining efforts to deliver funds to Manipur, the Lok Sabha also cleared the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, through a voice vote. The Finance Minister condemned the disruptions, stating, “While the opposition speaks about Manipur, their actions obstruct the flow of essential funds to the state.”

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The passage of these bills underscores the government’s commitment to stabilizing Manipur’s economy and supporting its displaced population, even as political tensions in Parliament persist. The approved budget aims to bolster infrastructure, public services, and relief efforts in the state amidst its complex socio-political challenges.

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