President’s Rule in Manipur: A Failing Lifeline Amidst Rising Unrest
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President’s Rule in Manipur: A Failing Lifeline Amidst Rising Unrest

Summary Manipur is currently grappling with escalating unrest under President’s Rule, imposed in February 2025 following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid ethnic violence. The situation has intensified with recent incidents, including the forced removal of “Manipur” signage from a state-run bus, sparking widespread protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur…

21 Manipur MLAs Urge Amit Shah to Restore Popular Government Amid Ongoing Unrest
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21 Manipur MLAs Urge Amit Shah to Restore Popular Government Amid Ongoing Unrest

Brief Summary On April 30, 2025, twenty-one Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Manipur submitted a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, advocating for the immediate reinstatement of an elected government in the state. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh…

Lok Sabha Confirms President’s Rule in Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Strife
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Lok Sabha Confirms President’s Rule in Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Strife

In a significant move, the Lok Sabha has adopted a statutory resolution confirming the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur. This decision follows the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on February 9, 2025, amid escalating ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The central government invoked Article 356 of the Constitution on…