Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has resigned from his post, handing over his resignation letter to state governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan. Singh, who was accompanied by state BJP president A. Sharda, BJP’s North East Manipur in-charge Sambit Patra, and at least 19 MLAs, stated, “It has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur so far.”
In his resignation letter, Singh expressed gratitude to the central government for its interventions and developmental efforts in the state. His resignation comes just a day after he reiterated his government’s commitment to restoring peace in the violence-hit state. Since ethnic clashes erupted in May 2023, over 250 people have lost their lives, and thousands have been displaced.
On the day of Singh’s resignation, unidentified gunmen looted arms from an India Reserve Battalion (IRB) outpost in Thoubal district. The assailants, arriving in multiple vehicles, took at least six SLRs and three AK rifles from security personnel.
Earlier, on December 31, Singh had publicly apologized for the prolonged violence, acknowledging the loss and suffering of the people. He expressed hope that recent efforts would bring peace and normalcy to Manipur by 2025.
