Manipur, President's Rule

Manipur Under President’s Rule For 11th Time, The Longest One Lasted 2 Years And 156 Days
President's Rule imposed in Manipur days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh's resignation amid ethnic violence containing since May 2023. This marks the 11th instance of President's Rule in the state.
President's Rule In Manipur: A Look At The Provision And Its History | What It Means And Why It Matters
A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court decided that the president's power to impose President's Rule under Article 356 can be reviewed by courts. Courts can check if the decision was made wrongly, with bad intentions, or for the wrong reasons.
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.
Chief of violence-hit Indian state of Manipur resigns
The chief minister of India's northeastern state of Manipur resigned on Sunday, bowing to pressure to quit amid ongoing ethnic clashes that have cost at least 250 lives since they broke out nearly two years ago.
President’s rule imposed in Manipur: What is the provision, its history
What is the process of imposing President’s Rule? How has this tool been used in the past? Are there guidelines to ensure that the Centre’s power is not abused?
Who Will Be Manipur's Next CM? BJP Still Undecided As President's Rule Looms
BJP struggled to finalise a successor for Biren Singh by Wednesday, with the possibility of President's Rule growing stronger in the state that has witnessed ethnic violence since May 2023
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.
President's Rule In Manipur: Need Of The Hour
The solution to Manipur's problems lies in the government giving concessions to Meitis in jobs and education and to accept autonomy for the tribal dominated areas inhibited by the Kukis, suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
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.
Days after Biren's resignation, Prez 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. The assembly remains in suspended animation, with Governor Ajay Bhalla overseeing the state,
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.
Full List of Chief Ministers of Manipur (1963-2025)
Manipur, a princely state in northeastern India, merged with the Indian Union on October 15, 1949. This followed the signing ...
Manipur news Highlights: A genocide was going on in Manipur for the last 2 years, says Rajiv Shukla
CM Biren Singh's resignation came as Manipur continues to be under the grip of ethnic violence. Stay tuned to Mint LIVE blog ...
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Cong slams govt, says Prez rule in Manipur came after fabric of state’s society ‘severely damaged’
The Congress Thursday said it has been demanding imposition of President’s rule in strife-torn Manipur for the past 20 months and the Central government did so only after the fabric of state’s society ...
N Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM: What is net worth of outgoing Chief Minister? Check details here
His resignation came nearly 21 months after ethnic violence in the state left over many dead and displaced thousands ...