Guwahati, April 3 -- The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of "President's rule" in Manipur with members across party lines supporting the decision.

While endorsing the decision, members of parliament across party lines criticized the central government's handling of the crisis in the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in his response to the debate, asserted that the government has taken comprehensive measures to restore normalcy in the Northeastern state.

He said that the state has been in a state of normalcy for four months. The Centre has started dialogues with both Meitei and Kuki communities aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution.

"By and large the situation is peaceful. As long a...