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President's Rule Imposed in Manipur Following CM Biren Singh's Resignation.

Appointment | Dated: 17 Feb 2025

On February 13, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) imposed President's Rule in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh. This marks the 11th instance of President's Rule being imposed in the state since its formation in 1951.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The last instance of President's Rule in Manipur occurred between June 2, 2001, and March 6, 2002, lasting 277 days.
  • - N Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025, after nearly 21 months of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, which began in May 2023. The violence resulted in over 250 deaths and the displacement of thousands. He submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal.
  • - N Biren Singh served as the 12th Chief Minister of Manipur from March 15, 2017, to February 8, 2025.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Due to the growing political instability, the Manipur Assembly, which had a tenure lasting until 2027, was placed under suspended animation. The Assembly was required to reconvene by February 12, 2025, as per Article 174(1) of the Indian Constitution, but failed to meet the deadline.
  • (ii) Under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, President's Rule suspends the state government, and the Governor assumes executive powers on behalf of the President of India. The elected government is dissolved, and the Governor becomes the executive head, managing the administration under the guidance of the Union Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister.
  • (iii) President's Rule can remain in effect for up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension for a maximum of 3 years. Extensions require parliamentary approval every six months, and special conditions must be met after the first year. Since 1950, President's Rule has been imposed 134 times across 29 states and Union Territories, with Manipur and Uttar Pradesh seeing the most frequent impositions. Jammu & Kashmir holds the record for the longest duration of President's Rule, lasting over 12 years.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who resigned as Chief Minister of Manipur, leading to the imposition of President's Rule?

Correct Answer: N. Biren Singh

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About Manipur

  • Governor : Ajay Kumar Bhalla
  • Capital : Imphal