Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- The Rajya Sabha returned the Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025, and the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Monday, amid protests by Opposition MPs over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue.

A brief debate took place on both Bills during the session.

The Manipur Appropriation Bill authorizes the withdrawal and appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Fund of Manipur to cover the state's expenses for the financial year 2025-26. The GST Amendment Bill, 2025, aims to implement decisions made by the GST Council and replace the earlier Manipur GST Amendment Ordinance, 2025.

On Monday, Opposition MPs attempted to march to the Election Commission's headquarters to protest against the SIR exe...