The Government of India implemented President’s rule in Manipur on Thursday, 13 February, when Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned after a long ethnic violence. It marks Eleventh example Under the President’s rule in the northeastern state, its complex political and social landscapes.
Latest imposition of President’s Rule The majority Meitei community and cookie-tribal groups come after almost two years of ethnic violence, resulting in over 250 deaths and thousands of deaths. On February 9, 2025, CM Biren Singh’s resignation, rising pressure and allegations of making the crisis wrong, motivated the central government to take direct control due to political uncertainty.
History of President’s rule in Manipur
12 January to 19 March 1967 (66 days): The first charge was made due to political instability after the resignation of Chief Minister Meerembum Koireng Singh.
October 25, 1967 to 18 February, 1968 (116 days): Following the brief tenure of Chief Minister Longjam Thumbu Singh, the state faced a political deadlock for central intervention.
October 17, 1969 to March 22, 1972 (2 years, 156 days): A long term of the President’s rule was implemented due to extremism and increasing demands for the state, resulting in a breakdown of law and order.
March 28, 1973 to March 3, 1974 (341 days): Political instability and faults rejected the government, which required central administration.
16 May to 28 June 1977 (41 days): Within the ruling party and corruption allegations, internal dissatisfaction motivated the President’s rule to implement the rule.
November 14, 1979 to 13 January, 1980 (60 days): Following the defect, the downfall of the government led to another period of central rule.
28 February to 18 June 1981 (111 days): The government was rejected as a result of allegations of dissatisfaction and corruption within the Janata Party government and the assembly disintegrated.
7 January to April 7, 1992 (92 days): The assigned coalition government fell after the blame, causing central intervention.
31 December, 1993 to 13 December 1994 (347 days): There was a need to implement the President’s rule due to political instability and breakdown in governance.
June 2, 2001 to March 6, 2002 (276 days): The collapse of the government after the defense gave birth to the central administration.
