India, April 30 -- A group of 21 members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) from Manipur has submitted letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah, demanding the immediate installation of a "popular government in the state".

The union home ministry and the Prime Minister's office received the letters on Tuesday, copies of which have been seen by HT.

"The people of Manipur welcomed the President's Rule imposed on 13th February, 2025, with hope and expectations. However, nearly three months later, no visible actions to restore peace and normalcy have been seen," the letters read.

Expressing concern over the growing unrest, the letters said, "There is a strong apprehension among the public that violence may r...