President’s Rule has been imposed in Manipur following N Biren’s resignation as the Chief Minister of the State. Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday in a notification stated about the imposition of President’s rule in the state. N Biren Singh had resigned from his post on 9th February. The President’s Rule was imposed after President Droupadi Murmu received a report from the state Governor.
President’s Rule In Manipur
MHA’s notification read as: “The following Proclamation by the President is published for general information:- Whereas, I, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, have received a report from the Governor of the State of Manipur and after considering the report and other information received by me, I am satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the Government of that State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India (hereinafter referred to as 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 –
(a) 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 the that State;
(b) declare that the powers of the Legislature of the said State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament”
President's Rule imposed in Manipur.
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Notably, violence had erupted between the Meitei and the Kuki communities in Manipur after a rally by the All Tribal Students Union of Manipur (ATSUM) on May 3, 2023, following the Manipur High Court order directing the state to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes list.
In his resignation letter, Biren Singh had said it has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur.
“I am extremely grateful to the Central government for timely actions, interventions, developmental work and implementation of various projects for safeguarding the interest of every single Manipuri,” he added.
