The Government of India imposed President’s Rule in Manipur on February 13 following CM N. Biren Singh’s resignation due to ethnic violence, marking the eleventh instance in the state. Ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribes resulted in over 250 deaths, prompting central intervention amid political uncertainty. Previous instances of President’s Rule in Manipur were due to political instability, insurgency, corruption, and defections, reflecting the complex political and social landscape of the region.
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