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India Today
29-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Unconstitutional: Congress slams BJP's move to form government in Manipur
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Keisham Meghachandra Singh on Wednesday strongly criticised the BJP-led alliance's renewed efforts to form a government in Manipur, calling the move "constitutionally flawed" and a reflection of a deep leadership from his official residence, Meghachandra questioned the legitimacy of the BJP's claim, especially in the absence of a formally appointed legislature party approach is hollow. The process to stake claim to form a government is flawed. Without a legislature leader, how can they proceed? That is the key question,' he stated. The Congress leader further alleged that the BJP's recent political manoeuvring was driven more by civil society pressure than a genuine democratic mandate.'What they are showing to the public is a result of pressure from Civil Society Organisations. They have also admitted that without the consent of central leaders, they cannot move forward,' he the BJP reportedly holds a numerical majority, Meghachandra argued it lacks the political will and cohesion to govern effectively.'They may have the numbers, but they have no guts to form a government. That's the real crisis. The so-called double engine government has failed even under President's Rule,' he said, highlighting the state's prolonged instability and also criticised the BJP for its inaction over the last two years, especially in restoring peace through constitutional processes.'For over two years, no effective steps have been taken to bring back peace through constitutional means,' he concluded by underlining the BJP's internal disunity, stating it makes forming a stable government impossible.'Even if they have 44 seats, they cannot form a new government without choosing a leader unanimously. It is an impossible mission for the BJP,' he political uncertainty in Manipur continues amid ongoing unrest, deepening the administrative vacuum under President's Watch
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Assam CM's plea: End remaining Bihu functions
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday (May 9, 2025) requested organisers to cancel the remaining Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu functions from May 10 onwards. Rongali Bihu, a spring festival, marks the start of the Assamese New Year. The highly popular Bihu functions are organised from mid-April to mid-May. Follow Operation Sindoor updates on May 9 The Chief Minister did not cite any reason for his call, but the appeal is believed to be related to the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict over the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. 'Over the past month, we have joyfully celebrated Bihu across Assam through numerous cultural events. I sincerely thank everyone for their enthusiastic participation and contributions,' he posted on social media platform X. 'However, the time has now come to conclude this festive season. I humbly appeal that all remaining Bihu functions scheduled from 10th May onwards be kindly cancelled. Let us bring this vibrant celebration to a graceful close, with the same unity and spirit in which it was celebrated,' he further wrote. In ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur, the top leaders of the Opposition Congress took out a 'Jai Hind Yatra' in the State's capital, Imphal, on Friday to express their solidarity with the Indian armed forces engaged in the conflict. Hundreds of party workers participated in the rally led by State Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh, former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, and Congress Working Committee member Gaikhangam. Meanwhile, the security along the India-Bangladesh border in four northeastern States — Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura — has been heightened. These States share a total of 1,880 km with Bangladesh. Some sensitive stretches of the border remain unfenced. Night curfew along the border is one of the steps taken to thwart attempts by people to infiltrate, a possibility underscored after the detention of at least 30 Bangladeshi nationals in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi area over the past few months. Some of these people had come in illegally, while others were trying to go back. 'State security forces and local village defence parties have also been activated, particularly after some Bangladeshi nationals intimidated our border protectors in a sector in the West Jaintia Hills district,' a Meghalaya official said.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Manipur Congress holds rally to support armed forces amid strained India-Pak ties
The members of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) organised a rally on Friday in state capital Imphal expressing solidarity with the armed forces in wake of the ongoing Operation Sindoor. President Keisham Meghachandra Singh of MPCC and former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh led the Jai Hind Yatra. The procession started from the Congress Bhavan in Imphal and it passed through the Kangla moat route towards Khoyathong and turned back from North AOC to converge at the starting point. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the yatra, MPCC president K Meghachandra, who is also the sitting MLA from Wangkhem assembly constituency, said that the yatra is being organised as part of nationwide movement to support the armed forces for their response to threats with strength. Also Read:228 flights cancelled in 2 days at Delhi airport as India-Pak tensions persist Expressing the party's unwavering support for the armed forces, former chief minister and senior Congress legislator Ibobi Singh said that the Congress party in Manipur stands firmly with the nation especially at a time when country's defence forces are engaging under Operation Sindoor. 'We're solidly behind the Indian forces,'Ibobi said. 'This strike (by the Indian forces) is not against any particular country or community but against the terrorists. Congress will not tolerate any type of terrorists,' Singh said. Former Lok Sabha MP Dr Thokchom Meinya Singh, former deputy chief minister and CWC member Gaikhangam, former minister M Hemanta and other Congress leaders were also present during the yatra.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Assam CM Himanta calls for end to Bihu functions; Manipur Congress takes out ‘Jai Hind Yatra'
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday called for the cancellation of remaining Rongali Bihu functions scheduled from May 10 onwards. No reason was cited for the cancellation, but the appeal understandably was made in light of the ongoing armed conflict between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. 'Over the past month, we have joyfully celebrated Bihu across Assam through numerous cultural events. I sincerely thank everyone for their enthusiastic participation and contributions,' the Assam chief minister posted on X. 'However, the time has now come to conclude this festive season. I humbly appeal that all remaining Bihu functions scheduled from 10th May onwards be kindly cancelled. Let us bring this vibrant celebration to a graceful close, with the same unity and spirit in which it was celebrated,' he further wrote. Rongali Bihu, also called Magh Bihu, is a spring festival that marks the Assamese New Year. The celebration begins mid-April and continues for over a month. Meanwhile, the Opposition Congress in ethnic violence-hit Manipur took out 'Jai Hind Yatra' in the state capital Imphal on Friday to express its solidarity with the Indian armed forces, which are engaged in 'Operation Sindoor.' The rally was taken out under the leadership of state Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh, legislature party leader and former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and Congress Working Committee member Gaikhangam which saw the participation of hundreds of Congress workers.
The Print
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
2 years of Manipur conflict—Congress demands fresh elections, says President's Rule no solution
Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, the party's Manipur unit chief and MLA Keisham Meghachandra Singh said the people of the state would welcome a fresh mandate, as the BJP governments— both in the state and at the Centre—have failed to offer any solution. Even as it described the Centre's move to place Manipur under President's Rule as a direct admission of the BJP's failure, the Congress high command had so far refrained from demanding midterm elections in the state. The BJP had won 32 seats in the 60-member Manipur assembly in the 2022 polls. New Delhi: The Congress Saturday demanded fresh elections in Manipur, where ethnic violence erupted two years ago to the day, saying the imposition of President's rule has failed to resolve the crisis and only a democratically-elected government can restore order in the state. Two years have passed since the outbreak of violence in Manipur on 3rd May 2023, a tragic day that was a black day in our nation's history. The ongoing conflict, which was exacerbated by the BJP-led government's inaction, remains unresolved. BJP's double engine govt is the… — Congress (@INCIndia) May 3, 2025 'If there is no dialogue, if the constitutional machinery has failed, then what should we expect more? We want to have a fresh mandate because the double-engine government has failed to administer the state,' Meghachandra said. 'Even if there is President's Rule, we don't have any trust in it and we demand this fresh mandate. If the Congress comes to power in the state, we can bring peace and normalcy.' At the press conference, the All India Congress Committee's (AICC) Manipur in-charge Saptagiri Ulaka, who represents Odisha's Koraput constituency in the Lok Sabha, echoed Meghachandra's words, saying the President's Rule, imposed in February this year, 'has not been able to provide any solution'. 'We want elections to be held so that there are elected representatives who can form a government. We have seen how the President's Rule has not been able to resolve the crisis. The government is not making any attempts to make an outreach to the different communities either. So, I think that is the only solution, when you have a democratically elected government, then only can you provide a solution to Manipur,' said Ulaka. Over 260 people have been killed, 1,500 injured, and over 60,000 displaced in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and the Kuki communities on 3 May 2023. On 13 February this year, four days after N. Biren Singh resigned as chief minister of Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the imposition of President's Rule in the state under Article 356 of the Constitution, keeping the Assembly in suspended animation. In April, the Parliament adopted a statutory resolution confirming the imposition of the President's rule in the state. Earlier Saturday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur even once in the last two years as the ethnic chasm deepened. 'What happened to the peace committee announced by the Home Minister? Why didn't you meet the affected people of all communities, even in Delhi? Why didn't you announce a special package for the state? Modi ji, once again, you failed upholding – Rajdharma!' Kharge posted on X. Manipur observes two years of violence without the Prime Minister setting foot on its soil. The violence began on May 3, 2023 and still continues. Just two days ago, 25 people were injured in a violent clash in Tamenglong district. More than 260 people have died. 68,000 people… — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 3, 2025 Kharge claimed that the PM made 44 foreign visits during this period and 250 domestic trips across India. 'Yet you have not spent a single second in Manipur. Why this apathy and disdain for the people of Manipur? Where is the political accountability?' (Edited by Sanya Mathur) Also Read: As Centre steps in, Manipur underground groups tell cadre to 'lie low', but situation still volatile
