Imphal, Feb. 21 -- Manipur's Governor, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, commenced his official duties at the state Secretariat in Imphal on Friday, three days earlier than his scheduled start on Monday.

The announcement had initially stated that the governor would begin operations from the South Block (Old) of the Secretariat on Monday, as Manipur is currently under President's Rule following the suspension of the state assembly on February 13, 2025.

Traditionally, the Governor's office is located at Raj Bhavan, but with the state under President's Rule, Bhalla will now split his time between the Raj Bhavan and the Secretariat.

The Governor's administrative work is being supported by Chief Secretary PK Singh, Manipur Police Chief Rajiv Singh, and se...