The Chief Minister of Manipur is N. Biren Singh. He resigned from the post of Chief Minister yesterday. The northeastern state of Manipur in India has been plagued by political disputes and conflicts between people for many years. Allegations have been made that the poor governance in Manipur is the reason for this. This is why the Chief Minister of Manipur has now resigned.
Manipur’s Complex Socio-political Background
The state of Manipur has been plagued by conflicts between two major ethnic groups, the Meitei (people living in the valley) and the Kuki (hill tribes), for many years.
The conflicts between them increased in 2023 and 2024. In the conflict that took place in May 2023, more than 200 people were killed. More than 50,000 people lost their homes. The state government of Biren Singh, who was the Chief Minister of Manipur at that time, failed to control the conflict. The issue has become a topic of discussion across India.
The Flaws of the Chief Minister’s Rule
Biren Singh has been the Chief Minister of Manipur since 2017. The Kuki community has accused him of giving priority to the Meitei community. Restrictions have been increased in the Kuki community. Restrictions have been relaxed in the Meitei community.
- Manipur’s GST growth has slowed to 3.2% in 2023 (national average 6.7%).
- Youth unemployment has crossed 15%. It can be said that unemployment has increased.
The Manipur government has been accused of ₹200 crore corruption in schemes launched by the state government. The opposition parties have strongly criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the center for failing to bring peace to the conflict in Manipur. It has been recommended that President’s rule be declared in the state.
Amid these problems, Biren Singh also lost the support of his party members. Sources say that the BJP top leadership forced him to resign.
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Manipur Mass Protests
Protests and shutdowns continued across Manipur. The Kuki community demanded that Biren Singh resign from the post of Chief Minister immediately and that the state be bifurcated. The Meitei community demanded that the state not be bifurcated. Both communities expressed their opposition to this demand.
The Biren Singh government failed to reconcile the two communities. This paved the way for his resignation.
Internal Conflicts Within the Political Party
The local BJP leadership strongly criticized Biren Singh’s governance. Manipur BJP All India Secretary Shashikanta Singh accused Biren Singh of “destroying the state” and accused the former Chief Minister of “destroying the state”. More than 10 people in his party started raising their voices against Biren Singh.
Biren Singh’s Resignation
Manipur is currently under President’s rule. The BJP state leadership is looking for a suitable leader for the post of Chief Minister in Manipur. Even after Biren Singh’s resignation, the problem in Manipur continues.
A Good Future for Manipur
Peace should be established between the two communities. Employment and basic infrastructure should be improved. If this is done, there will be economic recovery in Manipur. A good leader who loves both the people and wants peace should be elected and a good government should be run in Manipur again.
Conclusion
Biren Singh’s resignation highlights the importance of social harmony, honest governance and central-state cooperation. The future of Manipur lies in the hands of the next Chief Minister, i.e. a good leader. It is in the hands of the people of Manipur to choose that good leader.