Manipur faces President's Rule amid prolonged ethnic violence, political instability, and lack of a consensus candidate following Chief Minister N Biren Singh's resignation. BJP ministers and MLAs are currently in discussions in New Delhi as multiple parties withdraw support or demand leadership changes.

In a quick turn of events in strife torn Manipur, President’s rule was imposed in the State on Thursday and the State Assembly put under suspended animation. This comes days after Chief Minister N Bir

President's Rule has been imposed in Manipur after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership failed to appoint a new chief minister following N Biren Singh's resignation. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an official notification declaring the imposition of central rule in the 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.

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,

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