Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh had to resign due to mounting pressure from the public, Supreme Court, and Congress. The Congress leader also accused Biren Singh of inciting violence in the state and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of allowing him to continue as chief minister.
What Rahul Gandhi said in his statement
In a post on the social media platform 'X', Rahul Gandhi wrote, "For nearly two years, BJP Chief Minister Biren Singh incited division in Manipur. Despite the violence in Manipur, loss of life, and destruction of the idea of India, PM Modi allowed him to continue in office." The Congress leader further said that Biren Singh's resignation shows that mounting public pressure, Supreme Court investigation, and no-confidence motion brought by Congress have erupted like a volcano.
PM should visit Manipur immediately: Rahul Gandhi.
He further attacked PM Modi and urged him to visit Manipur. Rahul Gandhi said the most important task is to restore peace in the state and heal the wounds of the people of Manipur. PM Modi should immediately go to Manipur, listen to the people, and reveal his plan to bring normalcy.
Resignation submitted to Governor Bhalla.
Amid the violence that has been going on in Manipur for about 20 months, Chief Minister Biren Singh today submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan. During this, BJP President A. Sharda, BJP's Northeast Manipur in-charge Sambit Patra, and 19 MLAs were also present with him.
What did Biren Singh say in his resignation?
In his resignation, Biren Singh said, it has been an honor for me to serve Manipur till now. He expressed gratitude to the central government and said, I am grateful to the central government, which took timely action, intervened, did development work and protected the interests of every citizen of Manipur.
Violence between Meitei-Kuki communities started in May 2023
Violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur started on May 3, 2023, when an organization of tribal students held a rally following the order of the Manipur High Court. The High Court order directed the inclusion of the Meitei community in the list of Scheduled Tribes (ACT).
The South African cricket team is currently on a tour of India. The two teams are playing a one-d
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has broken his silence for the first time on his decision
The issue of Kachchativu Island is once again in the news. The reason for this is an appeal made
The fact that several big and experienced names went unsold in the IPL 2026 mini-auction came as
Many countries of the world including India have seen a rapid increase in cases of infection due
The journey of the reality show 'Bigg Boss 19' may have ended, but contestant Tanya Mittal, who w
The fifth match of IPL 2025 was played between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans on Tuesday at Nare
High-voltage drama continues ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. After the Bangladesh Cricket Board,
Currently, there are nine contestants remaining on Bigg Boss 19. The reality show's finale will b
Describing the horror of the disaster, Shivansh, an injured soldier from the army camp in Harshil
