Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned today, stepping down two years after ethnic violence erupted in the state. His decision comes amid growing dissent within the BJP and the looming threat of a Congress-led no-confidence motion in the assembly session starting tomorrow.
Despite the BJP holding a majority, concerns arose over party MLAs defying a whip in case of a floor test. Singh, after consultations with BJP chief JP Nadda and Union Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, submitted his resignation to the Governor this evening.
The demand for his removal intensified after leaked audio tapes allegedly linked him to the 2023 violence. Truth Labs’ forensic analysis confirmed a 93% match with his voice, prompting Supreme Court scrutiny.
BJP, keen to avoid instability amid its recent electoral successes, moved swiftly to prevent a political crisis. The party is now expected to announce Singh’s successor soon.
