Guwahati, July 30 -- The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved a resolution to extend President's Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond August 13, with the Centre asserting that the security situation in the state has shown marked improvement in recent months.

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, while moving the statutory resolution for discussion, said that President's Rule has played a crucial role in restoring law and order in the violence-hit northeastern state.

"What can be a bigger proof of peace returning than the fact that there has been only one fatality since President's Rule was imposed, and no casualties in the past four months?" Rai told the House.

He emphasized that maintaining President's Rule is essential...