President’s rule imposed in Manipur

President’s rule has been imposed in Manipur, days after the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an official notification in this regard. The notification said that President Droupadi Murmu had received a report from the Manipur Governor and, after considering the report, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 356 of the Constitution, President’s rule has been imposed in the state. The assembly has also been put under suspended animation, the notification added.