Direct rule in violence-hit Indian state

Direct rule in violence-hit Indian state after chief minister quits
The Indian government has brought the troubled north-eastern state of Manipur under direct federal rule days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. Singh, from India's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), quit on Sunday after facing months of pressure to step down.
India Imposes Direct Rule on Its Restive Manipur State
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - 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.
Manipur violence: What is the President's rule?
The President's rule was imposed in Manipur as the ruling BJP was unable to appoint a chief minister after N Biren Singh's resignation on Sunday.
President's rule imposed in Manipur; assembly put under suspended animation
President's rule was imposed in strife-torn Manipur on Thursday and the state assembly put under suspended animation, days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post that led to politic
What triggered imposition of President's rule in Manipur?
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.
Why Biren Singh quit as Manipur chief minister 21 months after violence began
N Biren Singh tendered his resignation as Manipur chief minister on Sunday (February 9). The move comes amid rising dissent against him from within the BJP for his handling of the ethnic violence that has been ongoing since May 2023.
President's Rule Ushers New Era in Manipur
President's rule was declared in Manipur following Chief Minister N Biren Singh's resignation, leaving the government unable to function under constitutional provisions. The assembly has been placed under suspended animation,
Biren Singh Quits As Chief Minister 2 Years After Manipur Violence Began
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned today - two years after ethnic violence broke out in the state - to quell dissidence in the state BJP against his leadership as his government faces the possibility of a Congress no-confidence motion.
What led to Biren Singh's resignation as Chief Minister of violence-hit Manipur
N Biren Singh's resignation as Manipur Chief Minister came amid growing dissent within the BJP over his handling of ethnic violence, an impending no-confidence motion, forensic examination of an inflammatory voice clip,
President's Rule imposed in Manipur following CM Biren Singh's resignation
The development came days after Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post earlier this week.
Congress slams govt, says Prez rule in Manipur came after fabric of state's society 'severely damaged'
N Biren Singh, who was heading the BJP government in Manipur, resigned as chief minister after nearly 21 months of ethnic violence that has claimed over 250 lives so far.
President’s rule imposed in Manipur, Assembly under suspended animation
Manipur has been witnessing ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023. More than 200 people ...
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Cong slams govt, says Prez rule in Manipur came after fabric of state’s society ‘severely damaged’
The Congress Thursday said it has been demanding imposition of President’s rule in strife-torn Manipur for the past 20 months and the Central government did so only after the fabric of state’s society ...
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Leadership Shift in Manipur Sparks Political Turmoil and Security Measures
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Political situation in Manipur remains uncertain, BJP yet to decide on new leader
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Delhi Meetei Coordination Committee demands Amit Shah's resignation over Manipur crisis
The Delhi Meetei Coordinating Committee (DMCC) has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, holding him ...