President’s Rule Imposed In Manipur

NEW DELHI : President’s rule was imposed in Manipur on Thursday, four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his position.

The assembly has also been put under suspended animation.

Announcing the proclamation of the central rule, a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs said President Droupadi Murmu is of the opinion that “a situation has arisen in which the Government of that state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution”.