Governor Declares Assembly Session “Null and Void” After Biren’s Exit
Just hours after N Biren Singh stepped down as Manipur’s Chief Minister, the Governor issued a notification on Sunday night cancelling the scheduled legislative assembly session for February 10. The order also declared the previous summons to the assembly “null and void.”
Biren’s Resignation Sparks Political Stir Ahead of Assembly Session
Biren’s sudden resignation, a day before the assembly session, comes amid growing dissent within the BJP and mounting pressure from opposition parties. The ruling BJP was expected to face tough challenges in the House, with internal rifts and dissatisfaction among party MLAs.
Congress Claims Victory, Says Resignation Result of No-Confidence Threat
Reacting swiftly, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “The Congress was all set to move a no-confidence motion against the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers tomorrow. Sensing the climate, the Manipur CM has just resigned.” He emphasized that this has been a key Congress demand since May 2023, following the eruption of violence in Manipur.
BJP Faces Internal Pressure Over Manipur Crisis Management
According to The Indian Express, several state BJP leaders had been pressuring the party leadership to remove Biren, citing dissatisfaction with both state and central management of the ongoing Manipur crisis. A dissident BJP MLA from the valley region criticized the lack of a concrete roadmap for peace, stating, “Neither the state leadership nor the Centre has come up with a roadmap for peace. We cannot wait anymore.”
Manipur’s Political Future in Flux Amid BJP Dissent and Congress Momentum
With more than two-thirds of BJP MLAs reportedly unhappy with the current leadership, the political landscape in Manipur remains tense. Calls for change and the demand for peace and normalcy have intensified, raising questions about the BJP’s strategy moving forward.
