GUWAHATI: The people in Manipur have welcomed the imposition of President's rule, hoping that it will help improve the overall law and order situation. It was not just lives that were lost in the ethnic violence,

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).

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.

Security was heightened in Imphal on Friday following the imposition of the President's Rule in Manipur, a move triggered by prolonged ethnic violence and political instability in the state.

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.

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