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Manipur Takes a Turn: President's Rule Enters the Scene and So Does a New Era!

BJP - Ethnic Clashes - Government Intervention - Manipur - N Biren Singh - Political Crisis - President's Rule

Manipur is in the spotlight as President's Rule takes charge after CM Biren Singh's resignation. What led to this unprecedented step amidst ethnic clashes?

In a significant turn of events, Manipur, a northeastern state of India, has come under President's Rule following a turbulent political landscape that led to the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The decision, made by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 356, follows reports from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla detailing the inability of local parties to form a stable government amid ongoing ethnic clashes. These clashes, primarily between the Meitei and Kuki communities, have resulted in over 250 casualties since they erupted in May 2023, driven by issues surrounding economic benefits, land rights, and job quotas.

Biren Singh, who represented the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), resigned just days ago, fearing a no-confidence motion that could have further destabilized the governance structure in Manipur. His resignation has paved the way for a direct rule by the Center, introducing significant changes in the political fabric of the region. With the Assembly now under suspended animation, the central government will oversee the functioning and administration of Manipur until normalcy is restored and the state's political environment stabilizes.

The imposition of President's Rule has heightened political tensions, with the opposition Congress party criticizing the central government for what they see as a failure to address the spiraling violence and instability in the state. The Congress emphasized that the decision seems more like a cover-up of mismanagement rather than a genuine attempt to resolve the issues faced by the people of Manipur. As the state breathes a sigh of relief with a temporary administrative solution, urgent questions about the path to restoring peace and democracy remain.

President's Rule marks a significant moment in the state's history, symbolizing both the hope for a resolution and the challenges that lie ahead. Interestingly, the last time President's Rule was imposed in Manipur was over 15 years ago, showcasing the rarity of this action. The dire consequences of ethnic violence, along with the political fallout from recent events, underline the complexity of governance in such a diverse socio-cultural landscape. The people of Manipur now look ahead, pondering whether this direct control will bring about the peace they yearn for or simply postpone the inevitable clashes of ideas as new leadership emerges in the state.

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Strife-hit Manipur placed under President's Rule (The Hindu)

President Droupadi Murmu issues proclamation under Article 356 after receiving a report from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla; Assembly under suspended animation, not ...

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President's Rule Imposed In Manipur Days After Biren Singh's ... (NDTV)

President's Rule has been imposed in violence-hit Manipur days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned ahead of a no-confidence motion threat by the ...

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Manipur President Rule: मणिपुर में राष्ट्रपति शासन लागू, बीरेन सिंह के ... (दैनिक जागरण)

मणिपुर में राष्ट्रपति शासन लागू कर दिया गया है। इससे पहले राज्य के सीएम एन बीरेन सिंह ने रविवार को अपने पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया था।

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President's rule imposed in Manipur days after Biren Singh resigns ... (Hindustan Times)

Biren Singh resigned as Manipur CM on Feb 9, nearly 21 months after ethnic violence killed over 250 and displaced several thousands. | Latest News India.

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Manipur: Direct rule in violence-hit Indian state after chief minister quits (BBC News)

Ethnic clashes broke out between the state's majority Meitei and minority Kuki communities in May 2023 over economic benefits, land rights and job quotas. More ...

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President's rule imposed in Manipur, Congress slams Centre (Deccan Herald)

The invoking of Article 356 came after President Droupadi Murmu received a report from Manipur Governor about the failure of parties in forming a new ...

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President's Rule imposed in Manipur days after resignation of CM ... (Times of India)

This came days after Manipur CM Biren Singh tendered his resignation to the governor of the state. Tired of too many ads?go ...

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Manipur President Rule: मणिपुर में राष्ट्रपति शासन लागू, सीएम बिरेन ... (ABP News)

President Rule In Manipur: मणिपुर में केंद्र सरकार ने राष्ट्रपति शासन लगाने का फैसला लिया है. ये कदम ऐसे समय में उठाया गया है जब हाल ही ...

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Manipur: मणिपुर में लगा राष्ट्रपति शासन, बीरेन सिंह ने मुख्यमंत्री पद से ... (अमर उजाला)

सीएम एन बीरेन सिंह ने 9 फरवरी 2025 को इस्तीफा दिया था। कई दिनों तक चले गतिरोध के बाद राज्यपाल अजय भल्ला ने गुरुवार को राज्य में ...

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President's rule imposed in strife-torn Manipur days after Biren ... (Livemint)

The central government on Thursday imposed President's Rule in Manipur, days after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Biren Singh resigned amid ethnic ...

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Presidents Rule in Manipur: కేంద్రం మరో సంచలన నిర్ణయం ... (Zee News తెలుగు)

Bjp govt imposed president rule in manipur: మణిపూర్ లో కొన్నేళ్లుగా జాతుల మధ్య ఘర్షణలు తీవ్రతరం అయిన విషయం తెలిసిందే.

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President's rule imposed in Manipur, Assembly under suspended ... (The Indian Express)

President's Rule in Manipur: Days after N Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of Manipur, the Union government imposed President's rule in the state ...

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Manipur News: मणिपुर में राष्ट्रपति शासन लागू, हाल में ही एन बीरेन ने ... (प्रभात खबर)

Manipur News: मणिपुर में राष्ट्रपति शासन लागू हो गया है. एन बीरेन सिंह के मुख्यमंत्री पद से इस्तीफा देने के चार दिन बाद भी सत्तारूढ़ बीजेपी ...

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India imposes direct rule on its restive Manipur state (Reuters)

The Indian federal government took over direct control of the restive northeastern state of Manipur on Thursday after the region's chief minister resigned ...

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केंद्र को मणिपुर में आखिर क्यों लगाना पड़ा राष्ट्रपति शासन, पढ़ें Inside Story (ABP News)

President Rule In Manipur: मणिपुर में राष्ट्रपति शासन लग गया है. पूर्वोत्तर बीजेपी प्रभारी ने बीते कई दिनों से विधायकों के साथ बैठक की, ...

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मणिपुर में लगा राष्ट्रपति शासन, हिंसा के बीच सीएम बीरेन सिंह ने दिया था ... (आज तक)

मणिपुर के मुख्यमंत्री पद से इस्तीफा देने के तीन दिन बाद भी एन. बीरेन सिंह के उत्तराधिकारी पर कोई सहमति नहीं बनने के कारण राज्य में ...

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CRPF Soldier Opens Fire At Camp In Manipur, Kills 2 Colleagues ... (NDTV)

Two Central Reserve Police Force soldiers were killed and eight others were injured after their colleague opened fire at them at a camp in Manipur this ...

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President's Rule imposed in Manipur days after Biren Singh's ... (India Today)

President's Rule imposed in Manipur after Biren Singh's resignation · Biren Singh resigned a day before no-confidence motion, floor test · Governor Ajay Bhalla ...

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President's Rule imposed in Manipur days after resignation of CM ... (Economic Times)

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister Biren Singh.

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Manipur: 'राज्य में राष्ट्रपति शासन ही एकमात्र विकल्प था', CM बीरेन सिंह ... (अमर उजाला)

रक्षा विशेषज्ञ कर्नल नविंदर नारंग (सेवानिवृत्त) ने कहा, मणिपुर जिन कठिन परिस्थितियों से गुजर रहा था, उसे देखते हुए राष्ट्रपति शासन ...

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President rule in Manipur: Security beefed up across State; Focus on ... (The Hindu)

BJP central leadership faces decision on Manipur after President's rule; security beefed up, political uncertainty looms.

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Prez rule no solution, need 'honest political will' in Manipur: Sharmila (Business Standard)

Rights activist Irom Sharmila on Friday claimed that the imposition of the President's rule in Manipur is "not a solution" but merely a way to "evade ...

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Manipur Assembly can be revived in future based on ground ... (The Hindu)

BJP reaffirms commitment to Manipur's territorial integrity, suspended Assembly could be revived based on ground situation.

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राष्ट्रपति शासन में कैसे चलता है प्रशासन, मणिपुर में क्यों आई इसकी नौबत? (आज तक)

मणिपुर में 11वीं बार राष्ट्रपति शासन लागू हो गया है. मुख्यमंत्री एन बीरेन सिंह के इस्तीफे के बाद चौथे ही दिन गृह मंत्रालय ने पूर्वोत्तर के ...

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Constitutional crisis in Manipur forced imposition of President's rule ... (The New Indian Express)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the President's rule in Manipur is a belated admission by the BJP of their complete inability to govern in Manipur.

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Hopes clash with fears as Manipur braces for President's rule days ... (Deccan Herald)

As the President Droupadi Murmu promulgated the central rule, the Army, Assam Rifles and other paramilitary forces intensified vigil against possible ...

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ASIA/INDIA - Prime Minister of Manipur resigns: Archbishop Neli ... (Agenzia Fides)

Imphal (Agenzia Fides) - "With the resignation of the Prime Minister, we find ourselves in a political stalemate and we must wait and see.

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Manipur: भाजपा बोली- मणिपुर की क्षेत्रीय अखंडता के साथ कोई समझौता ... (अमर उजाला)

Manipur Crisis: मणिपुर में राष्ट्रपति शासन लागू होने के बाद से भाजपा का दावा किया गया है कि मणिपुर की क्षेत्रीय अखंडता के साथ कोई समझौता ...

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Manipur under President's Rule amid political turmoil and ethnic strife (Business Standard)

President Rule in Manipur: The President's Rule came as the BJP's state leadership failed to reach a consensus on a new chief minister, preventing the ...

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President's rule imposed as Centre realised ground situation ... (The New Indian Express)

This realisation led to the imposition of President's rule,” Manipur Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra Singh said. “I think the PM will now take the ...

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President's rule In Manipur; house under suspended animation ... (The Economic Times)

President's rule has been imposed in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh amid ongoing ethnic violence. The President deemed ...

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Security tightened across Manipur after imposition of President's rule ... (Economic Times)

Manipur is under President's rule following N Biren Singh's resignation amid political uncertainty. Security has been tightened to maintain peace.

Time for reset in Manipur - Nagaland Post (Nagaland Post)

Four days after N. Biren Singh resigned as Chief Minister of Manipur-a state he effectively fractured, destabilized, and degraded over the past two ...

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Finding a Way Out of Festering Conflict in India's Manipur | Crisis ... (Crisis Group)

Manipur, a state in north-eastern India, has been beset with intercommunal strife since May 2023. The central government has now taken a bold step to quell ...

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From 'blatant power manoeuvre' to 'long overdue': Varied reactions ... (The Indian Express)

President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on Thursday, 21 months after the beginning of the ethnic violence in the state and four days after N Biren Singh ...

Peace imperatives: On President's Rule in Manipur (The Hindu)

With President's Rule being declared in Manipur, even if it was for expedient reasons, the Union government now has an opportunity to ease the tensions.

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President's Rule in Manipur: Not a first for a party in power at Centre ... (The Indian Express)

Addressing Parliament in February 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had accused the Congress of “misusing” Article 356 to impose President's Rule on 90 ...

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