After nearly two years of relentless violence, the Indian government has imposed President’s Rule in Manipur, taking direct control of the conflict-ridden northeastern state. With over 260 lives lost and around 60,000 displaced, New Delhi now has a crucial opportunity to bring stability and resolve the deep-rooted ethnic strife. For months, BJP has tried to balance political narratives and administrative control over Manipur’s crisis. Congress MP from Manipur Angomcha Bimol Akoijam argues that the ruling party has hit a dead end. Is Manipur slipping beyond the ruling party’s control?