Direct rule in violence-hit Indian state

Direct rule in violence-hit Indian state after chief minister quits
The Indian government has brought the troubled north-eastern state of Manipur under direct federal rule days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. Singh, from India's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), quit on Sunday after facing months of pressure to step down.
India imposes direct rule in Manipur after chief minister's resignation
India's federal government imposed direct rule in the restive northeastern state of Manipur, four days after Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh tendered his resignation, officials said Friday. The decision was announced Thursday evening through a notification from the federal home ministry that the president's rule in the state has been imposed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
Three reasons why the BJP had to impose the President's rule in Manipur
Capping days of speculations following the resignation of Chief Minister Biren Singh, the Centre on Thursday imposed the President's Rule in the strife-torn state of Manipur. The move came as the BJP leadership could not arrive at a consensus on the next Chief Minister.
Chief minister of violence-hit Indian state of Manipur resigns
The resignation follows intense clashes between local communities over economic benefits and job quotas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
India Imposes Direct Rule on Its Restive Manipur State
The Indian federal government took over direct control of the restive northeastern state of Manipur on Thursday after the region's chief minister resigned amid ethnic violence that has killed at least 250 people over two years and displaced thousands.
India imposes presidential rule in conflict-hit Manipur after CM’s resignation
Ethnic violence between Meiteis, who make up slightly more than half of the population, and the minority Kuki community has killed more than 250 people and displaced about 60,000 since May 2023.
President’s Rule imposed in violence-hit Manipur days after Biren Singh stepped down as Chief Minister
President’s Rule imposed in violence-hit Manipur days after Biren Singh stepped down as Chief Minister.
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