Overview
- Twenty-one MLAs from Manipur, including 13 from the BJP, have formally petitioned the Prime Minister and Home Minister to reinstate a democratically elected government in the state.
- The legislators argue that nearly three months of President’s Rule have failed to restore peace and normalcy, with fears of renewed ethnic violence growing.
- Civil society groups in Manipur are mobilizing ahead of May 3, marking two years since the outbreak of ethnic violence, raising concerns of further unrest.
- Opposition Congress has criticized the MLAs for bypassing the state governor in their appeal, questioning their adherence to constitutional protocols.
- The coalition claims support from 32 legislators and has indicated it may stake a formal claim to form a government if no response is received by mid-May.