Timeline of President's rules in Manipur's History

Timeline of President's Rule in Manipur

Manipur

Here is a timeline of President’s Rule in Manipur throughout its history:

1st President’s Rule (1967)

• Duration: 12 January 1967 – 19 March 1967
• Reason: Political instability and failure to form a government.

2nd President’s Rule (1967–1968)

• Duration: 25 October 1967 – 18 February 1968
• Reason: Continued political instability.

3rd President’s Rule (1969–1972)

• Duration: 17 October 1969 – 21 January 1972
• Reason: Law and order issues and administrative challenges.
• Outcome: Manipur attained full statehood on 21 January 1972.

4th President’s Rule (1973–1974)

• Duration: 28 March 1973 – 3 March 1974
• Reason: Political instability and inability to form a stable government.

5th President’s Rule (1977)

• Duration: 16 May 1977 – 28 June 1977
• Reason: Collapse of the government due to defections.

6th President’s Rule (1979–1980)

• Duration: 14 November 1979 – 13 January 1980
• Reason: Political crisis and government instability.

7th President’s Rule (1981)

• Duration: 28 February 1981 – 18 June 1981
• Reason: Political instability leading to the dismissal of the government.

8th President’s Rule (1992)

• Duration: 7 January 1992 – 7 April 1992
• Reason: Political turmoil and failure to maintain a stable government.

9th President’s Rule (1993–1994)

• Duration: 31 December 1993 – 13 December 1994
• Reason: Insurgency and breakdown of law and order.

10th President’s Rule (2001–2002)

• Duration: 2 June 2001 – 6 March 2002
• Reason: Political turmoil and instability in the state government.

11th President’s Rule (2025–Present)

• Duration: 13 February 2025 – Present
• Reason: Escalating ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, resulting in over 250 deaths and displacement of thousands. The resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid the crisis led to the imposition of direct federal control. As of February 15, 2025, Manipur is under President's Rule for the eleventh time due to ongoing ethnic violence and political instability.

The recent unrest began in May 2023, with clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities over issues such as economic benefits and land rights. Despite efforts to restore peace, sporadic attacks continued, leading to significant loss of life and property. The situation was further aggravated by the infiltration of militants from Myanmar, bringing advanced weaponry into the region.

In December 2024, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh apologized for the prolonged unrest and expressed hope for a return to normalcy. However, the violence persisted, leading to the federal government's decision to impose President's Rule in February 2025.