President's rule has been imposed in Manipur on Thursday, four days after chief minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post. Singh resigned after nearly 21 months after ethnic violence in Manipur that resulted in the deaths of over 250 and displaced several thousands.

President Droupadi Murmu through exercise of her powers under Article 356 has ordered the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur. A notification to that effect was issued Thursday.

Manipur has implemented an emergency and crisis management plan after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on February 9. The state has intensified security arrangements, particularly in the valley regions, with the deployment of several senior police officers and security forces.

President's Rule has been imposed in Manipur four days after the resignation of N Biren Singh as the Chief Minister.

President's Rule imposed in Manipur days after N Biren Singh resigned as CM Prashant Tamta Updated : Feb 13, 2025, 07:40 PM IST President's Rule has been imposed in Manipur days after N Biren Singh resigned as Chief Minister.

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.

Imphal: President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur late on Thursday under Article 356 of the Constitution five days after the state Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from the post following the directions from the central BJP leaders.

President's rule was imposed in Manipur on Thursday days after chief minister N Biren Singh resigned from his position. A notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs said President Droupadi Murmu is of the opinion that "a situation has arisen in which the government of that state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution".