🔆 Imposition of President's Rule in Manipur due to political instability and ethnic conflict, highlighting the state's complex political landscape and the need for a shift away from populist politics. 📍Reasons for President's Rule: ✅Political Instability: CM resignation, BJP infighting, lapsed Assembly session deadline. ✅Ethnic Conflict: Meitei-Kuki strife, communal polarization. ✅Failure of Governance: 20 months of lawless anarchy, ineffective government response. 📍Manipur's Political Landscape: ✅Ethnic Diversity: 33 Scheduled Tribes (Naga, Kuki-Zo), Meiteis, Pangals, other non-tribal communities. ✅Fractured Politics: Vulnerability to President's Rule (11 times). ✅Populism: Various forms (Reordering, Additive, Quotidian) exacerbate divisions. Ex: CM's drive against forest encroachment, poppy cultivation. 📍Impact of Populism: ✅Communal Enmity: Competitive populism based on ethnic paranoia. ✅Exclusive Constituencies: Politicians preserve exclusivity for vested interests. ✅Polarized Society: Partisan politics hinders conflict resolution. Way Forward: ✅End Communal Hostilities: Prioritize peace and reconciliation. ✅Consensual Politics: Shift away from populism, promote greater common good. ✅Sensitive Governance: Address issues like migration, poppy cultivation sensibly. ✅Inclusive Leadership: Learn from Manipur's history of diverse leadership. Possible Questions: ✅Prelims: Which of the following is/are a reason(s) for the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur? Political instability within the ruling party. Ongoing ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities. Failure of the state government to address issues like illegal migration and poppy cultivation. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 ✅Mains: "The imposition of President's Rule in Manipur underscores the urgent need for a shift away from populist politics and towards a more inclusive and consensual approach to governance." Discuss this statement, highlighting the role of populism in exacerbating ethnic tensions and suggesting measures to promote long-term peace and stability in the state. #gs2 #prelims #polity #polity_governance  @upsc_polity_governance @upsc_the_hindu_ie_editorial