Imphal: Chief Minister N Biren Singh is reportedly set to tender his resignation if denied the authority over the Unified Command, which oversees security operations in strife torn state Manipur. The decision comes amid mounting tension in the state’s leadership and growing demands from his ruling party members.
N Biren Singh, along with his ministers and ruling MLAs, met with Manipur Governor L. P. Acharya on the night of September 7. According to media reports, there is growing speculation that the Manipur State Assembly might enter a turbulent phase in the coming days — animated state of Manipur Assembly among others.
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The Chief Minister is scheduled to meet again at 11 AM today, seeking full control of the Unified Command. This move follows increasing pressure from ruling MLAs, who submitted a formal list of demands to the Governor Saturday night. The outcome of today’s meeting remains to be seen as the Manipur BJP political leadership awaits the Governor’s decision.
The ongoing crisis has fueled speculations about potential leadership changes in the state, with the demand for N Biren Singh’s control over security operations being a key issue. There are also political groups in the valley, strongly advocating for the resignation or the removal of N Biren Singh as the Chief Minister of Manipur.
In the latest bout of clashes between the Meiteis/Meeteis and Kukis, one village volunteers including a 63-year-old senior citizen and four suspected Kuki militants were killed on Saturday morning.
Meanwhile, Manipur Police has confirmed that Kuki militants fired long range rockets at Moirang Khoiru Leikal in Friday’s attack that killed a 70-year-old RK. Rabei of Moirang Pheewangbam Leikai and injuring five others.
