Finally there is President’s rule in Manipur

By IndianMandarins- 13 Feb 2025

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New Delhi (13.02.2025): As it was being expected after Ajay Kumar Bhalla (Retd IAS: 1984: AM) was sent to Manipur as governor and subsequent resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the Centre has imposed President's rule in the state on Thursday. Singh resigned after nearly 21 months after ethnic violence in Manipur that resulted in the deaths of over 250 and displaced several thousands.

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".

"Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 356 of the Constitution, and of all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I hereby proclaim that I – assume to myself as President of India all functions of the Government of the State of Manipur and all powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor of that State," the notification said. The assembly has also been put under suspended animation.

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