President's Rule imposed in Manipur, days after Biren Singh's resignation as CM

ANI February 13, 2025 180 views

Manipur has entered a critical political phase with President's Rule being imposed following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The state has been grappling with severe ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023, triggered by a controversial tribal inclusion rally. President Droupadi Murmu's decision came after receiving a detailed report from the state Governor about the ongoing political instability. The resignation of Biren Singh and subsequent President's Rule underscores the complex socio-political challenges facing the northeastern state.

"It has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur" - N Biren Singh
New Delhi, February 13: President's Rule has been imposed in Manipur, days after BJP leader N Biren Singh resigned as state Chief Minister.

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Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities escalated since May 2023

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President's Rule imposed after Governor's report

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Biren Singh resigned amid growing political pressure

Biren Singh resigned from his post on Sunday. The state has witnessed intermittent ethnic violence since May 2023.

The President's Rule was imposed after President Droupadi Murmu received a report from the state Governor.

Violence had erupted between the Meitei and the Kuki communities in Manipur after a rally by the All Tribal Students Union of Manipur (ATSUM) on May 3, 2023, following the Manipur High Court order directing the state to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes list.

In his resignation letter, Biren Singh had said it has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur.

"I am extremely grateful to the Central government for timely actions, interventions, developmental work and implementation of various projects for safeguarding the interest of every single Manipuri," he added.

Opposition parties had been demanding the resignation of Biren Singh in the wake of ethnic violence.

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