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Manipur CM N Biren Singh was asked to step down after Congress threatened a no-confidence motion.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh handed over his resignation to Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla. (IMAGE: SOURCED)
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday tendered his resignation after meeting with the state’s governor in the state capital Imphal. Sources speaking to News18 indicated that the Congress’ threat of a no-confidence motion played a decisive role in his exit.
According to sources, the Congress was confident of garnering support from BJP MLAs who were reportedly unhappy with Singh’s leadership. Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla apprised the Centre of the evolving situation.
In the run-up to Singh’s resignation, key administrative changes were made in the hill districts without the Chief Minister’s explicit approval.
In the morning, Singh met Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister J P Nadda in New Delhi. As per the sources, Singh was facing pressure from inside and outside the party.
The threat of Congress’ no-confidence motion, backing out of National Peoples’ Party (NPP) and opposition of party insiders resulted in his resignation.
Even after the withdrawal of support from Conrad Sangma’s NPP, the BJP had the majority needed in Manipur. But there were chances of some MLAs – who were seeking change in the leadership – leaving the party in case a situation of floor test arose.
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Imphal, India, India
