New Delhi: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh is set to meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Friday to discuss his resignation, following mounting pressure due to recent ethnic violence in the state. The clashes between the tribal Kuki community and the majority Meitei community have tragically resulted in the loss of at least 131 lives.
Singh's attempts to reach out to the Kuki groups have been met with rejection, with accusations levelled against him for orchestrating the violence. The Kuki groups have also refused to participate in a peace committee chaired by the Governor, citing Singh's involvement.
This prospective resignation would mark Singh's second departure from the position of Chief Minister of Manipur. He had previously resigned in 2017 but was later reinstated.
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The impending meeting between Singh and the Governor is anticipated to garner significant attention from the people of Manipur, as it will serve as an indicator of Singh's willingness to step down and facilitate the appointment of a new leader.
The news of Singh's potential resignation arises amidst a political crisis in the state. The Congress party, the primary opposition party in Manipur, has called for Singh's immediate resignation and expressed its refusal to support a new government under his leadership.
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The repercussions of Singh's resignation on Manipur's governance remain uncertain; however, the meeting between Singh and the Governor is poised to be a pivotal moment in shaping the state's future.
Additional details that could be included in the news article encompass the reasons behind the mounting pressure on Singh to resign, the profound impact of the ethnic violence on the populace of Manipur, the potential consequences of Singh's resignation, the perspectives of the Kuki groups and the Congress party on his potential departure, as well as the reaction of the people of Manipur to the news of his possible resignation.
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