Days after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned, the Indian government placed the unstable northeastern state of Manipur under direct federal authority.
After months of pressure, Singh, a member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India, resigned on Sunday.
In May 2023, ethnic conflicts erupted between the Meitei majority and Kuki minority communities in the state over job quotas, land rights, and economic benefits.
Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, and over 250 individuals have died in the war.
When a video of two women being paraded naked by a mob went viral in July 2023, the state made headlines around the world and incited fury in India.
Although the level of disturbance has decreased since 2023, community differences still exist.
