Manipur President’s Rule

New Delhi, April 4, 2025 – The Rajya Sabha early Friday approved the statutory resolution confirming President’s Rule in Manipur, drawing rare cross-party support but also sparking fierce criticism of the Centre’s failure to control the prolonged ethnic violence in the state.Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the decision, stating that violence in the state has ceased since November 2024. He also noted that two meetings between Kuki and Meitei communities have taken place, with a third likely soon in Delhi.Shah acknowledged the loss of 260 lives, stating that 70% of the deaths occurred within the first 15 days of…