N Biren Singh’s womenfolk supporters dramatically averts CM’s resignation

Imphal: A large number of people on Friday prevented Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh from going to meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, amid speculation of the chief minister tendering his resignation from his post.

The chief minister was slated to meet the Governor today. Earlier, he reportedly planned to meet the Governor at 10 am which was postponed to 1 pm. It was further postponed to 3 pm.

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As his proposed meeting with the Governor came amid the reports appeared in some sections of media that N Biren Singh was likely to resign as chief minister today (June 30), a large number of people from various parts of Imphal and its outskirts assembled on the road stretch from the chief minister secretariat to the Raj Bhavan which is a 100-meter stretch.

They filled the road in a bid to prevent the chief minister from going to meet the Governor.

Amid the chaotic situation on the road with security forces including RAF remaining as spectators, the chief minister accompanied by some ministers, MLAs and leaders of the BJP came out of his official bungalow.

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When his cavalcade tried to move towards Raj Bhavan, the crowd, mostly women, encircled his car and forced him to return.

While blocking the road, the crowd shouted that it was not time for N Biren Singh to tender resignation. His resignation would pave the way from imposition of President’s Rule in the state.

Biren Singh was forced to go back to his bungalow after which some ministers and MLAs tried to convince the gathering crowd.

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The crowd calmed down only after CAF and PD minister, L Susindro took out the resignation letter signed by the chief minister before the crowd. The supporters of the chief minister reportedly tore his resignation letter.

Later, the crowd shouted slogans hailing the chief minister and his cabinet colleagues for listening to the voices of the people.

Talking to the gathering crowd, minister L Susindro appealed to the people to work together for restoration of peace and normalcy in the state.

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  • James Alegria

    01/07/2023 / at 9:32 AM Reply

    As an American who has experienced horrible leadership like this, it is best that he be removed of power or things will get worst. Violence will keep going and as long as he remains and later removed hatred will fill the atmosphere as the Mietiens will feel the need to respond with making it seem they have an excuse for taking what is truly not theirs to have. If the Mietiens truly want peace they would encourage the CM resignation, the return of the land taken away, along with the funds to rebuild, and there you will see Kuki Tribe take them seriously. Trump has destroyed the United States for years to come with lies, as I can say the same for other countries by their leaders. People will never see true interest in peace by the other party until action truly takes place in the midst of the fire. There is no true leadership when he/she who has a position of power refuses to admit their wrongs. Again back to Trump he always claimed of being the answer when yet hate filled the nation in the United States. Learn from the mistakes of the United States like that of the Anglo-Americans toward the Native Americans. The CM acts no different than the Anglo Americans from the past history in the United States. If you never learn from past mistakes you are only seeking destruction and not a sense of peace for the future to see. Just an advice from again a American who studied history in college.

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