The Kuki-Zo Council supports the imposition of Presidents Rule in Manipur, hoping it will lead to political settlements and peaceful coexistence. The Council blames the Meitei community for recent ethnic violence and displacement,

Following the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, BJP MP Sambit Patra on Friday reiterated the state's territorial integrity would remain intact and vowed his party's commitment to restoring peace in the region.

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.

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,

Security has been heightened in the capital city of Imphal on Friday in the wake of the president's rule imposed in Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence and political instability in the region.President Droupadi Murmu imposed President's Rule in Manipur on Thursday after receiving a report from the state governor.

Manipur has come under President's rule, a move long demanded by the Congress, citing a breakdown of constitutional machinery. The political instability follows the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh amidst ongoing ethnic violence.

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