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What Is The President’s Rule And why Is Manipur Under It?

What is President's Rule? It’s imposed under Article 356 when a state government fails.

President's Rule suspends state legislature and transfers powers to the President.

The Governor administers the state on behalf of the President during this period.

The rule can last for three years, renewed in six-month increments.

Manipur is under President's Rule due to political instability and violence.

1. This marks the 11th time President's Rule is imposed in Manipur.

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