<h1>Manipur Chief Minister Resigns Amid Ethnic Violence; BJP and Congress Discuss Future Political Strategies and Security Measures</h1> Following the resignation of Manipur's Chief Minister, the state BJP in-charge held private meetings with party legislators to discuss future strategies. The meetings included MLAs with tense relations with the former Chief Minister. Security measures have been heightened in Imphal. The Manipur Congress president welcomed the resignation and opposed the imposition of President's Rule, advocating for a new government. The resignation followed a no-confidence motion and controversies involving leaked audio clips related to ethnic violence. The Chief Minister's resignation letter expressed gratitude to the central government and urged continued efforts against border infiltration and drug-related issues. Ethnic violence has resulted in over 250 deaths since May 2023.