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President’s Rule Imposed in Manipur Following Political Deadlock

The resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and ongoing ethnic violence prompt central intervention as consensus on a successor remains elusive.

Police and security personnel during a search operation in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts of Manipur.
No Govt in Manipur? President’s Rule Comes into Effect After Biren Singh Resigns
Security personnel during a search operation and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts, in Manipur.
Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh addresses during the 76th Republic Day celebrations, at Manipur Rifles Ground in Imphal. (file)

Overview

  • President Droupadi Murmu declared President’s Rule in Manipur after the BJP failed to appoint a new Chief Minister following N Biren Singh's resignation on February 9.
  • The decision comes after nearly two years of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, which has claimed over 250 lives and displaced more than 50,000 people.
  • The Manipur Assembly has been placed under suspended animation, allowing it to be revived if a new government is formed.
  • Biren Singh's resignation followed mounting political pressure, including a potential no-confidence motion and a Supreme Court probe into leaked audio implicating him in the violence.
  • Opposition leaders criticized the BJP for its delayed response to the crisis, while tribal and civil groups expressed mixed reactions to the imposition of President’s Rule.