Centre moves to restore popular govt. in Manipur, holds review meets
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Why in news
The Union Home Ministry is exploring options to restore the state government in Manipur after a year of President's Rule, amidst opposition from Kuki-Zo civil society groups demanding a separate administration.
Background
President's Rule has been in place in Manipur for one year as of January 2026. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan are leading the review meetings to discuss the restoration of the government.
Facts for Prelims
- PostAmit Shah: Union Home Minister
- PostGovind Mohan: Union Home Secretary
- FactPresident's Rule duration in Manipur: One year (as of Jan 2026)
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional challenges and administrative complexities involved in restoring state governance in regions facing intense ethnic and civil unrest.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Balancing the Union's power to impose President's Rule with the demand for ethnic autonomy.
- Security-Governance nexus: Difficulty in establishing civil administration in areas with active civil society opposition and ethnic polarization.
- Federalist dilemma: Balancing the demands for separate administration with the constitutional integrity of state boundaries.
Keywords: President's Rule · Ethnic Polarization · Civil Society Advocacy · Federalism · Internal Security · Administrative Restoration
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