Manipur placed under President’s Rule amid political turmoil
Days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh stepped down from the post, President's Rule was imposed in violence-hit Manipur on Thursday.
Days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh stepped down from the post, President's Rule was imposed in violence-hit Manipur on Thursday.
In the wake of Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s resignation, the Manipur Congress has strongly opposed any move to impose President’s Rule or suspend the state’s legislative assembly, advocating for a democratically elected government to uphold stability and safeguard democracy in the conflict-hit state.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command is set to convene a crucial meeting in New Delhi on February 12 to take a decision on the next chief minister of Manipur following the resignation of N Biren Singh.
The writing was on the wall for Chief Minister N Biren Singh ever since the BJP suffered a humiliating defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, losing both Parliamentary seats in Manipur.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who arrived in Prayagraj on Thursday, said Mahakumbh was more than just a fair, and described it as a grand confluence of Indian culture and faith.
The central leadership of Janata Dal-United (JDU) has overturned the decision of its Manipur state president to withdraw support from N Biren Singh-led BJP government and removed him from the post.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Tuesday that his government would intensify the "War on Drugs" campaign, highlighting the persistence of illegal poppy cultivation in the hill districts.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday announced that the state has achieved a significant milestone, recording the highest number of micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) registrations in the northeastern region.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has urged veterans of the armed forces to assist in resolving the ethnic crisis and restoring peace in the violence-stricken northeastern state.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has appealed to Naga community leaders, church authorities, and other influential figures to take a proactive role in resolving the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state.
