India imposes presidential rule in conflict-hit Manipur

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.
Days after Biren's resignation, President's rule imposed in Manipur
The Centre imposed President's rule in Manipur following CM N Biren Singh's resignation and unsuccessful attempts to form an alternative government. T
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.
Strife-hit Manipur placed under President’s Rule
Four days after Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned, President’s Rule was imposed in the northeastern State that has been affected by ethnic violence for the past two years.
President’s rule imposed in Manipur, Assembly under suspended animation
Manipur has been witnessing ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023. More than 200 people have been killed in the conflict.
‘Undemocratic’: COCOMI strongly condemns President’s Rule in Manipur
The Meitei groups called for an immediate process to elect a new leader and form a government in the strife-torn state of Manipur
President rule in Manipur: Security beefed up across State; Focus on BJP central leadership over next course of action
BJP central leadership faces decision on Manipur after President's rule; security beefed up, political uncertainty looms.
Constitutional crisis in Manipur forced imposition of President's rule: Congress
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that the imposition of President's rule in Manipur is a belated admission by the BJP of their complete inability to govern in Manipur.
Security heightened across Manipur after President’s rule imposed
Following the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur on Feb 13, security has been heightened across the state to maintain law and order.
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.
Prez Rule imposed in violence-hit Manipur
The Manipur assembly was put under suspended animation, which means that the House has not been dissolved, and its members will continue to be MLAs
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