N Biren Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre Thursday imposed President’s rule in Manipur, days after chief minister N Biren Singh stepped down and subsequent efforts at forming an alternative govt remained unsuccessful. The Manipur assembly, however, will remain in suspended animation, leaving room for formation of a govt as and when an alternative … Read more
N Biren Singh (File photo) GUWAHATI: Hours before news of President’s rule in Manipur broke Thursday, caretaker chief minister Biren Singh addressed an open letter on X to “Indigenous Friends” underscoring how his battle against illegal immigrants from Myanmar was stopped by ethnic conflict that erupted on May 3, 2023.“Our land and identity are under … Read more
NEW DELHI: Blaming BJP for violence in Manipur, Congress Thursday said its demand for President’s rule in state has finally been accepted, but after a lapse of 20 months which has resulted in killing of 300 people and massive displacement. It blamed home minister Amit Shah for failing to manage Manipur, and criticised “globe trotting” … Read more
Meitei groups oppose President’s rule in Manipur GUWAHATI: Meitei opposition to Manipur being brought under President’s rule within days of chief minister Biren Singh’s resignation accentuated the ethnic divide in state Thursday, contrasting with what tribal groups said was “a ray of hope for Kuki-Zos”.Ginza Vualzong of Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) said President’s rule … Read more
NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs on Thursday announced that President’s Rule has been imposed in Manipur. This came days after Manipur CM Biren Singh tendered his resignation to the governor of the state.“Whereas, I, Droupadi Murmu. President of India, have received a report from the Governor of the State of Manipur and after … Read more
NEW DELHI: With Manipur CM N Biren Singh stepping down, Centre is hopeful Kuki leaders will be more amenable to sitting across the negotiating table to sort out issues creating mistrust between Kuki and Meitei communities and which has been at the root of ethnic strife in the state since May 2023.While there have been … Read more