President’s rule has been in effect in Manipur since February 2025, following the resignation of then-Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on February 9th. His departure led to a power vacuum, necessitating the imposition of President’s rule. Now, renewed efforts are underway to establish a government in the state. This is underscored by the arrival of several Manipur leaders in Delhi. The Governor is also already in Delhi. President’s rule has been in place for over seven months.
BJP MLAs from Manipur have traveled to Delhi to meet with central leaders. The purpose of their visit is related to government formation. Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, along with seven MLAs, has reached Delhi for discussions with central leaders.
Before departing for Delhi, N. Biren Singh stated, “I will discuss with central leaders to cooperate in the formation of a new government and to resolve the crisis faced by internally displaced people. I will also urge for the reopening of major highways as soon as possible.”
Two separate groups of MLAs have arrived in Delhi. Former Minister Sapam Ranjan Singh, Heikham Dingo Singh, and BJP MLA Thongbam Robindro Singh accompanied the former Chief Minister to Delhi on Saturday. Additionally, some MLAs from the Meitei community have also arrived in Delhi. These include former ministers Leishangthem Susindro Meitei, Thangjam Arun Kumar, and Lourembam Rameshwor. These two groups traveled to Delhi separately.
Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, former Minister Govindas Konthoujam, and MLAs Kongkham Robindro, Sapam Kunjakeshwar, Thounaojam Shyamkumar, and Karam Shyam may also travel to Delhi today. The sudden influx of leaders to Delhi suggests that the formation of a Manipur government could be imminent. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah recently visited Manipur.
President’s rule was imposed after the CM’s resignation. Hundreds of people have lost their lives in the violence in Manipur. Before the imposition of President’s rule on February 13th of this year, a BJP-led coalition government was in power in the state under the leadership of Biren Singh. Following the violence that began on May 3, 2023, N. Biren Singh resigned from his post on February 9, 2025. President’s rule was imposed four days later. President’s rule has been in effect for approximately seven months.
