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17Feb 2025

President’s Rule Imposed in Manipur Amid Political and Ethnic Crisis

Why in the news? On February 13, 2024, the Union Government imposed President’s Rule in Manipur after CM N. Biren Singh resigned. The decision follows ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities and political instability, with no consensus on Singh’s successor. Why was President’s Rule imposed in Manipur? On February 13, 2024, the Union Government …

27Sep 2024

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Excessive Cess Usage Reduces States’ Revenue Share

Why in the news? The Union government’s increasing use of cess, reducing the share of divisible taxes to states, has sparked concerns over federalism and financial fairness for state governments. Cess as a Tool to Centralise Revenue: Cess is a specific tax imposed for a designated purpose but not shared with state governments. The Modi …

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President’s Rule Imposed in Manipur Amid Political and Ethnic Crisis

Excessive Cess Usage Reduces States’ Revenue Share