Biren Singh resigned as Manipur CM on Feb 9, nearly 21 months after ethnic violence killed over 250 and displaced several thousands.

GUWAHATI: Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who lost his position following a violent ethnic conflict, has urged Manipur’s indigenous communities to stay alert, warning that their land and identity are under threat.

The Meitei groups called for an immediate process to elect a new leader and form a government in the strife-torn state of Manipur

In his resignation letter to the Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla, N Biren Singh stated, "It has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur so far. "

President's Rule has been imposed in Manipur four days after the resignation of N Biren Singh as the Chief Minister.

The Indian federal government took over direct control of the restive northeastern state of Manipur on Thursday after the region's chief minister resigned amid ethnic violence that has killed at least 250 people over two years and displaced thousands.

Security has been heightened in the capital city of Imphal on Friday in the wake of the president's rule imposed in Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence and political instability in the region.President Droupadi Murmu imposed President's Rule in Manipur on Thursday after receiving a report from the state governor.

Manipur has come under President's rule, a move long demanded by the Congress, citing a breakdown of constitutional machinery. The political instability follows the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh amidst ongoing ethnic violence.

Ethnic violence between Meiteis, who make up slightly more than half of the population, and the minority Kuki community has killed more than 250 people and displaced about 60,000 since May 2023.

The Manipur assembly was put under suspended animation, which means that the House has not been dissolved, and its members will continue to be MLAs