President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, 2025, suspending the state's Legislative Assembly due to prolonged ethnic conflict that undermined governance. This constitutional intervention, unusual as it followed conflict rather than political deadlock, has left the state in a prolonged limbo. The ruling BJP retains a legislative majority, yet executive power is centralized with the Union Government, raising questions about the duration and purpose of this arrangement, whether it's for peace, political protection, or strategic electoral and security considerations.