Manipur Politics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
State Party President will decide next CM: Manipur Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Imphal, February 21: Amid discussions on the next Chief Minister of Manipur, BJP MLAs met state party President A. Sharda Devi on Thursday.
Meitei body urge Manipur Governor to install new govt soon to resolve ethnic crisis
Imphal, Feb 17: The Meitei community's apex body, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), which earlier strongly opposed the promulgation of the President's Rule in Manipur, on Monday urged the Governor to install a new government to resolve the ethnic crisis at the earliest.
Manipur MLAs receive 'fake' calls amid ongoing political situation
Imphal, Feb 16: The Manipur Police undertook an investigation and legal action as well after fraudulent telephone calls were received by some MLAs attempting to influence and mislead the legislators by exploiting the ongoing political situation in the state, officials said on Sunday.
Biren Singh quit to restore peace, normalcy in Manipur: Former Minister
Imphal, Feb 15: Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9 to take forward the peace efforts in Manipur, said senior BJP MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei, who was a cabinet minister of the Singh-led council of ministry.
Prez Rule in Manipur will pave way for due political settlements: Apex tribal body
Imphal, Feb 15: Reiterating its support to the President's Rule in Manipur, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), an apex body of Kuki-Zo tribals in the state, on Saturday, expressed confidence that it would pave the way for due political settlements.
President’s Rule imposed in trouble-torn Manipur
Imphal, Feb 13: President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur late on Thursday under Article 356 of the Constitution five days after the state Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from the post following the directions from the central BJP leaders.
After Manipur CM's resignation, political uncertainty grips the state
Imphal, Feb 11: Two days after the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, uncertainty over next government formation prevails even as a section of political leaders frantically make queries about prospects of President's Rule in the state.
Budget Session: Congress MPs gives notice for adjournment motions in LS over price rise, Manipur crisis
New Delhi, February 11: Congress Lok Sabha MP Vijay Kumar alias Vijay Vasanth on Tuesday gave notice to move a motion for the adjournment of the Business of the House in the House seeking a discussion to control the price rise.
Congress to oppose President's rule in Manipur
Imphal, Feb 10: A day after the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the opposition Congress on Monday announced that they would oppose any move to promulgate President's rule in Manipur.
Will accept high command's decision: BJP on new Manipur CM
Imphal, Feb 10: Senior BJP leader and MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who is one of the possible aspirants for the Chief Ministerial post said on Monday that state leaders would abide by whatever decision would be taken by the party high command to resolve the leadership issue in the state.
Hectic parleys on in Manipur to choose leader a day after CM Biren Singh quits
Imphal, Feb 10: A day after the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, hectic parleys were going on to choose an alternate leader of the ruling BJP legislature party who would lead the new government.
Biren Singh has done a lot for Manipur's peace, development: BJP leader Sharda Devi
Imphal, Feb 9: Manipur unit BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi on Sunday said that Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has done a lot for the peace and development of Manipur since he became CM in 2017.
Manipur Guv orders upcoming Assembly session 'null and void' hours after CM Biren Singh quits
Imphal, Feb 9: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday cancelled the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly which was scheduled to begin on Monday. The Governor's decision came hours after Manipur Chief Minister N.
Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns a day ahead of Assembly session
Imphal, Feb 9: Around two years after the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur and crippled the state, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla a day before the crucial Assembly session.
Manipur CM Biren Singh quits a day ahead of Assembly session
Imphal, Feb 9: A day before a crucial Assembly session, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A.K.Bhalla. Biren Singh, however, has been requested by the Governor to continue as the caretaker CM.
Manipur CM Biren Singh quits
Imphal, Feb 9: A day before a crucial Assembly session, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A.K. Bhalla In the letter to the Governor, Biren Singh said that he was "extremely grateful to the Central government for timely actions, interventions, developmental work and implementation of various projects for safeguarding the interest of every single Manipuri".
Congress to move no-confidence motion against Biren Singh govt in Manipur
Imphal, Feb 7: Manipur's opposition Congress would move a no-confidence motion against the N. Biren Singh government in the ensuing Assembly session beginning from February 10, party state President Keisham Meghachandra Singh said on Friday.
Manipur CM, ministers take dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
Prayagraj/Imphal, Feb 6: Amid the various political talks, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, along with three Cabinet colleagues and four other BJP MLAs on Thursday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Manipur Speaker's tribunal serves notices to 4 NPP MLAs in anti-defection case
Imphal, Feb 6: The Manipur Assembly Speaker's tribunal issued separate notices to four National People's Party (NPP) MLAs in the anti-defection case, asking them to furnish written comments by February 11 and attend the hearing on February 12, officials said on Thursday.
Manipur CM, Assembly Speaker, Minister, MLAs rush to Delhi to meet central BJP leaders
Imphal, Feb 6: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh rushed to New Delhi on Wednesday, days ahead of the state Assembly session, scheduled to start on February 10, officials said.
Manipur govt effects reshuffle in administration, police dept
Imphal, Jan 29: In around 21 months since the ethnic strife in Manipur broke out in May 2023, the state government on Wednesday carried out major changes in both police and general administrations, officials said.
Manipur Cong file petitions seeking disqualification of 4 NPP MLAs
Imphal, Jan 27: Opposition Congress in Manipur on Monday filed disqualification petitions before the Speaker's Tribunal of the Assembly against four National People's Party (NPP) MLAs for extending support to the BJP-led government, despite the party withdrawing its support to the saffron party in November last year.
Manipur Assembly session to begin from Feb 10: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 23: The crucial session of the Manipur Assembly will be held from February 10, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said here on Thursday.
BJP govt in Manipur believes in inclusive development: CM
Imphal, Jan 21: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday said that the BJP-led government does not differentiate hills and valleys in the developmental projects and believes in inclusive development of the state.
Manipur CM bats for resolving misunderstanding through talks
Imphal, Jan 21: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday stressed to resolve the misunderstanding through discussions and highlighted the necessity to live together with all communities of the state.
Manipur's sitting NPP legislator N Kayisii dies at 59
Imphal, Jan 18: Manipur's sitting National People's Party (NPP) MLA N Kayisii, also a former minister, died here on Saturday after a prolonged illness. He was 59.