Manipur news Highlights: A genocide was going on in Manipur for the last 2 years, says Rajiv Shukla

On the resignation of Manipur CM N. Biren Singh, Congress MP Rajiv Shukla says, "A genocide was going on in Manipur for the last 2 years... It would have been much better if they had asked for his resignation earlier and worked on normalising the situation in the state. The central government has awakened after 2 years, and that too when Congress MLAs of the state were about to bring a no-confidence motion in the assembly and BJP MLAs were also supporting them..."

RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha while speaking to reporters said, " It's too little, too late. It is very important to restore normalcy in Manipur."

On the resignation of Manipur CM N Biren Singh, RSP MP NK Premachandran says, "Better late than never. The Manipur CM has resigned only because he is not capable of continuing in the post and a no-confidence motion was moved in the state assembly. Even BJP MLAs will speak against him. He continued in the post only because the central government and the BJP leadership gave him unconditional support... Ultimately he was forced to resign..."

On the resignation of Manipur CM N Biren Singh, Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala said, "...After so many months, the resignation has come into existence now. They realized that the Congress is bringing a privilege motion against the government and ministers in the Manipur assembly, so he resigned on his own. But the issue does not end here. The opposition, especially the Congress party, wants justice to be done to the people of Manipur..."

A day after CM N. Biren Singh resigned from his post, security has been heightened in Imphal.

On Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar said, "...After doing much damage to the state and country and its people, finally he had to resign. It is of no use at all. Soon after the turmoil began in Manipur, 2 years ago, we all were demanding the Chief Minister's resignation. BJP without paying attention to the opposition cry, always allowed him to continue with power...Finally, the BJP should explain why they are now compelling him to do this. What is the reason or what is the logic behind his resignation..."

On the resignation of Manipur CM N Biren Singh, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "It was long overdue. This has been carrying on for over 2 years in Manipur."

On N Biren Singh resigning as Manipur CM, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said, “I feel ashamed of BJP. Several women got raped, several people were murdered… CM has now resigned. PM Modi, intentionally, let one of the states of the country burn in the greed of votes. The PM has not visited Manipur yet.”

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that Congress was set to move no-confidence motion on Feb 10 so Singh 'compulsively' tendered resignation.

"Today, the February 10th, a no-confidence motion was being moved by the Congress in the Manipur Vidhan Sabha. This is being under consideration for quite some time, finally we were to move, the former Manipur CM saw the writing on the wall, he didn't have the support of his own MLAs, so he submitted the resignation, it has taken 20 months. It is a belated step, however it is not end of the story, the man responsible for the mess in Manipur is the Union Home Minister, the former Manipur CM was only the puppet" Jairam Ramesh told PTI

Manipur news LIVE Updates: On Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation, Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav said, "...A government which neither cares about Manipur nor the north-eastern states. They are only concerned about their vote bank states... This shows that they (BJP) do politics only for power and chair. They are not concerned about the constitution, democratic values, the country's economy, youth and the problems of 140 crore people..."

Manipur news LIVE Updates: The governor accepted Biren Singh's resignation, along with that of his council of ministers, and requested that he continue in office until alternative arrangements are made.

In the wake of resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh, Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi claimed that his resignation was aimed at saving the BJP government in the State.

In a post on X Gaurav Gogoi said, "The resignation of the N Biren Singh is not aimed to save the people of Manipur, but the BJP government in the state. Home Minister Amit Shah stepped in after knowing that BJP will lose the no confidence motion. I don't think the BJP have any roadmap to return peace and normalcy to the state of Manipur. It is in the DNA of the party to put its own interests above the needs of the people."

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh resigned amid mounting pressure from public, Supreme Court and Congress.

"For nearly two years, BJP's CM Biren Singh instigated division in Manipur. PM Modi allowed him to continue despite the violence, loss of life, and the destruction of the idea of India in Manipur," Rahul Gandhi wrote on X.

"The resignation of CM Biren Singh shows that mounting public pressure, the SC investigation and the no-confidence motion by the Congress have forced a reckoning," Gandhi added.

On Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation, Congress MP from Inner Manipur, A. Bimol Akoijam said, "...I think what people of Manipur deserve is a responsible government who can deal with the situations. The economy has been destroyed. So many lives have been lost and thousands of people have still been languishing in relief camps. We deserve a responsible government, I think that's the first thought that I have...Incidentally tomorrow we are supposed to have our assembly sessions. I've heard that the Governor's secretariat has confirmed that tomorrow the session will not begin. But as of now, there is no formal notification of President's rule being imposed..."

Biren Singh started as a footballer, then became a journalist before entering politics, served as the chief minister for two terms — 2017 and 2022. 

He represents the Heingang Assembly constituency in Imphal East district.

Singh entered politics in 2002, when he joined the Democratic Revolutionary People's Party and won the assembly polls. 

In a short time, Singh became one of the then chief minister Ibobi Singh's trusted lieutenant and was made the minister of irrigation & flood control, youth affairs and sports, and consumer affairs & public distribution.

In 2022, he managed to win the approval of his party to get a second term as chief minister.

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh resigned from his post on Sunday nearly two years after the violence started in the state, sparking criticism from Congress who blamed PM Narendra Modi for "allowing him to continue", and urged the PM to visit the state and hear the "stories of horror from the people."

Earlier this week, a new controversy erupted after the Supreme Court sought a sealed-cover forensic report on the authenticity of leaked audio clips alleging the role of Singh in the ethnic violence.

The tapes reportedly included conversations where Singh allegedly suggested that Meitei groups were allowed to loot arms and ammunition from the state government during the unrest, which has so far claimed 250 lives.

A source told news agency PTI that Singh was losing support among BJP MLAs, many of whom met party leaders in Delhi to convey their unhappiness with his continuation. However, BJP Manipur chief A Sharda Devi said Biren "resigned keeping in mind the future of the state." She said there were no differences among the BJP legislators.

The Opposition had been demanding Biren's resignation for allegedly failing to curb the ongoing ethnic violence in the state. The issue of the violence in Manipur also triggered a ruckus in Parliament in 2023 and 2024. Biren resigned days after Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra said the party would move a no-confidence motion against the N Biren Singh government in the state assembly

Manipur news LIVE Updates: Congress leader Udit Raj questioned the timing of the resignation, underlining that Biren Singh should have stepped down long ago.

"When the Congress party was demanding him to be removed at the right time then he was not removed. They have ruined the social equation of Manipur, A rift has been created between the two communities forever. This govt should not be there for such a long time. Removing the CM after everything was ruined does not make any sense," Udit Raj said.

Manipur news LIVE Updates: Manipur, which continues to reel under violence and conflict, may get a new chief minister. However, speculation is rife that President's rule may also be imposed in the state.

The Manipur governor accepted Biren Singh's resignation, along with that of his council of ministers, but requested that he continue in office until alternative arrangements are made.

Manipur news LIVE Updates: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party following the "belated resignation" of Manipur CM Biren Singh
"The resignation of BJP's Manipur CM is like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted!" Kharge wrote on X.

"Modi ji has not stepped on Manipur's soil since his last election campaign in January 2022, although he had time to visit several foreign countries in between. Now that the CM has belatedly resigned, we hope and urge him to visit Manipur and hear the stories of horror from the people. Congress party's no-confidence motion, mounting public pressure, and the Supreme Court investigation has resulted in the discredited CM's resignation. Thank goodness that this time it's not a 2023-like-resignation-drama, and better sense has prevailed!" Kharge said.

Manipur news LIVE Updates: Congress MP from Inner Manipur, A. Bimol Akoijam said the people of Manipur ‘deserve a responsible government who can deal with the situations.’

Manipur news LIVE Updates: After Biren Singh's resignation, Rahul Gandhi slammed the ex Manipur CM, stating that he “instigated division in Manipur,” and PM Modi “allowed him to continue despite the violence.”

Manipur news LIVE Updates: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla declared the new Assembly session, scheduled to begin from February 10 ‘null and void’. Read more here.

Manipur news LIVE Updates: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation on Sunday, nearly two years after ethnic violence erupted in the state. The BJP leader handed over the resignation letter from the post of Chief Minister to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Read more here