Manipur Chief Minister N.Biren Singh resigned as Chief Minister of Manipur on February 9, 2025, amid ongoing political turmoil and ethnic violence in the state.
His resignation comes roughly two years after ethnic violence broke out in Manipur.
Singh met with BJP leaders, including party chief JP Nadda and Union Minister Amit Shah, in Delhi before submitting his resignation to the Governor.
The Governor has asked him to continue until a new government takes charge.
Singh’s decision to step down was influenced by several factors:
Dissent within the BJP: Discontent among BJP MLAs, who were demanding a change in leadership, put pressure on Singh.
No-confidence motion: His government was facing the possibility of a Congress no-confidence motion.
Withdrawal of support: The National People’s Party (NPP), an ally, had withdrawn its support from Singh’s government.
Ethnic Violence: There have been repeated calls for Singh’s resignation amid the ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023.
