Strife-hit Manipur put under President’s Rule

• President Droupadi Murmu imposed President’s Rule in Manipur, a northeastern state affected by ethnic violence.

• The proclamation was issued after receiving a report from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.

• The Manipur Legislative Assembly will be suspended, with administrative and security-related decisions now handled by Governor Bhalla.

• The proclamation was issued after both Houses of Parliament adjourned till March 10.

• The proclamation was issued after a political crisis in the state arose after Singh stepped down.

• The state has seen over 250 deaths and 60,000 displacements due to ethnic violence.

• The last President’s Rule was in force from June 2, 2001 to March 6, 2002.