Overview
- President’s Rule has governed Manipur since February 13, 2025, with the state assembly suspended after Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s resignation
- Since June 28, BJP MLAs and state leaders have convened regular meetings with central ministers to chart a roadmap for restoring a popular elected government
- The central government continues round-the-clock security and peacebuilding efforts that have kept inter-community clashes at bay for over eight months
- State BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi is calling for focus on stability and dialogue rather than immediate elections until public safety is assured
- Officials warn that coordinated action against illegal immigration and drug trafficking is essential to sustain long-term peace in Manipur and the wider Northeast