Manipur, N Biren Singh and Chief Minister

Why Biren Singh quit as Manipur chief minister 21 months after violence began
N Biren Singh tendered his resignation as Manipur chief minister on Sunday (February 9). The move comes amid rising dissent against him from within the BJP for his handling of the ethnic violence that has been ongoing since May 2023.
Full List of Chief Ministers of Manipur (1963-2025)
Explore the history of Manipur's leadership, highlighting its 12 Chief Ministers since 1963, including the current Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh.
What led to Biren Singh's resignation as Chief Minister of violence-hit Manipur
N Biren Singh's resignation as Manipur Chief Minister came amid growing dissent within the BJP over his handling of ethnic violence, an impending no-confidence motion, forensic examination of an inflammatory voice clip,
India imposes direct rule in Manipur after chief minister's resignation
India's federal government imposed direct rule in the restive northeastern state of Manipur, four days after Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh tendered his resignation, officials said Friday. The decision was announced Thursday evening through a notification from the federal home ministry that the president's rule in the state has been imposed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
Manipur News Today | Biren Singh Quits As Chief Minister 2 Years After Manipur Violence Began
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned today - two years after ethnic violence broke out in the state -- to quell dissidence in the state BJP against his leadership as his government faces the possibility of a Congress no-confidence motion and floor test.
Who will replace Biren Singh as next Manipur Chief Minister? Take a look at 5 probable names
Thongam Biswajit Singh, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh and Govindas Konthoujam are the names that are doing the rounds for the chief minister's post in Manipur.
Biren Singh resigns as chief minister, what next for Manipur? Panelists debate on Rajdeep Sardesai's show
Congress MP Bimol Akoijam talks about the resignation of Manipur's Chief Minister, Biren Singh, suggesting that it was influenced by opposition pressure and to sidestep assembly embarrassment.
India imposes direct rule on its restive Manipur state
The Indian federal government took over direct control of the restive northeastern state of Manipur on Thursday after the region's chief minister resigned amid ethnic violence that has killed at least 250 people over two years and displaced thousands.
Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh resigns
Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhawan here on Sunday nearly two years after the violence marred the state. The violence between the Meitei and the Kuki communities in Manipur erupted after a rally by the All Tribal Students Union of Manipur (ATSUM) on May 3,
Biren Singh Quits As Chief Minister 2 Years After Manipur Violence Began
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned today - two years after ethnic violence broke out in the state - to quell dissidence in the state BJP against his leadership as his government faces the possibility of a Congress no-confidence motion.
Chief of violence-hit Indian state of Manipur resigns
The chief minister of India's northeastern state of Manipur resigned on Sunday, bowing to pressure to quit amid ongoing ethnic clashes that have cost at least 250 lives since they broke out nearly two years ago.
‘BJP’s political games more important than people's suffering': Congress MP on Manipur crisis
Congress MP Akoijam accused BJP of prioritising polls over Manipur’s crisis, saying Singh’s exit seemed a last resort rather ...
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People think BJP failed to form ministry in Manipur with several eyeing CM chair: Legislator
A senior BJP MLA of Manipur on Saturday claimed people of the state believe that the party failed to form a new ministry after the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, as there were too many ...
From ‘blatant power manoeuvre’ to ‘long overdue’: Varied reactions to President’s Rule across Manipur’s divide
President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur on Thursday, 21 months after the beginning of the ethnic violence in the state and ...
President's rule in Manipur symbolic of PM Modi, HM Shah's collective failure: Gaurav Gogoi
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday termed the imposition of President's rule in Manipur "symbolic of the collective ...
Protest rally in Imphal East demands lifting of President’s Rule in Manipur
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena Manipur unit president M Tombi also urged the BJP to appoint a new leader within a week to resolve the ...
Meitei body claims Prez rule in Manipur 'most unfortunate', Kukis claim move long overdue
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an umbrella body of several Imphal-based civil society ...
Prez rule no solution, need 'honest political will' for peace in Manipur: Irom Sharmila
KOLKATA: Rights activist Irom Sharmila on Friday claimed that the imposition of the President's rule in Manipur is "not a ...
President’s Rule a ‘deliberate ploy’ to push Manipur into further turmoil, says Meitei group
The group demanded an immediate and time-bound process to elect a new leader and restore a popular government in the state at ...