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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Extension of President's rule in Manipur will undermine democratic spirit, people don't want it: Congress
Congress opposes extending President's Rule in Manipur. They believe it weakens democracy. The party criticizes the BJP's failure to manage the state. Keisham Meghachandra Singh highlights the lack of a suitable leader. The Union government plans a six-month extension. Manipur has been under President's Rule since February 13. Ethnic violence has caused many deaths and displacement since May 2023. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: Opposition Congress on Friday said that extension of the President's Rule in Manipur would undermine the democratic spirit and the people of the state do not want State Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh said that the "double-engine" governments have utterly failed to deal with the Manipur situation and the extension of the President's Rule is an Union Government wanted to extend the President's Rule for another six months as there is no suitable (BJP) leader in the state.'President's Rule is a temporary measure for the restoration of peace and normalcy. Continuance of President's Rule due to issues related to internal law and order is unprecedented," Singh, also a Congress MLA, told the said that the President's Rule was imposed and now being extended because the BJP, despite having the numbers, failed to elect a capable leader to steer the Congress leader criticised both the NDA government at the Centre and the former BJP-led government in the state for their lack of initiative in resolving the ongoing Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is set to extend the President's Rule in Manipur for another six months from August 13 and a notice for bringing a statutory resolution on it has been given to the Rajya Sabha, which has been admitted by the BJP, which along with its allies have sufficient strength in the 60-member Manipur Assembly to form a new government in the state for state leaders including former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on a number of occasions went to Delhi and persuaded the Central BJP leaders to form the popular government in the has been under President's Rule since February 13, four days after the resignation of Biren Singh from the Chief Minister's least 260 people have been killed and over 60,000 people of different communities rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023 in the state.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Manipur Congress asks five constitutional questions to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
The Manipur Congress has formally questioned Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla regarding the status of the state's Legislative Assembly, submitting a letter with five constitutional inquiries. This action follows the declaration that a previous order to summon the Assembly was voided, amidst ongoing ethnic violence and President's Rule in the state since February. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Militants arrested Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A delegation of the Manipur Congress party posed five constitutional questions to the Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on the status of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly Manipur PCC President Keisham Meghachandra Singh submitted a nine-page letter to the Governor on Tuesday. The Congress posed five constitutional questions to the Manipur Governor on the status of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly. 'Is it to be concluded that the present 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, as it stands since 12th February 2025, or as it stands today, is alive? Is it to be concluded that the present 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, as it stands since 12th February 2025, or as it stands today, is dead?'The delegation stated, 'Is it to be concluded that the present 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, as it stands since 12th February 2025, or as it stands today, is constitutionally deemed to be dissolved? Is it to be concluded that the present 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly suffices necessary conditions for the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly under Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution of India?'The letter added, 'Is it to be concluded that any actions or Orders of the Governor of Manipur , in future, to summon the next assembly sitting as per Article 174 of the Constitution of India, if, in case, a new Chief Minister of Manipur is to demonstrate his/her floor test in the Legislative Assembly, would tantamount to a violation of the Article 174(1), and, hence, the Governor would be constitutionally barred from summoning the sitting for the next assembly session of the remaining term of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly?The Congress delegation comprised BupendaMeitei, AICC Member & AICC Executive Panel Member, Department of Law, Wahidur Rahman General Secretary (Organisation & Legal Affairs) Manipur PCC, S. Shyamcharan Chairman Law Department Manipur PCC and L. Brojen Singh Convenor Law Department Manipur Governor of Manipur ordered that the previous Orders Dated24 January 2025 to summon Manipur Legislative Assembly's Session, which is yet to commence, is hereby declared 'null and void' with immediate than 260 people have been killed and around 70,000 people of different communities rendered homeless in the ethnic violence between the Meiteis and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities since May has been under President's Rule since February 13, four days after the resignation of N. Biren Singh from the Chief Minister's is now speculation if President's Rule will be extended beyond August security forces in Manipur arrested eight militants of different outfits and recovered many arms and ammunition during the past 24 hours.A police officer said that eight arrested extremists belong to United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), and they were arrested from Tengnoupal and Imphal East districts.A car, Indian and Nepalese currencies, mobile phones, SIM cards, Aadhaar cards, and PAN cards were recovered from the possession of the arrested the eight arrested militants, three KCP militants were arrested from India-Myanmar border areas under the hilly Tengnoupal security forces also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from mountainous Kangpokpi district. The recovered arms include an INSAS rifle with magazine, a .303 rifle, a lathode, a .32 pistol with magazine, four bolt-action rifles, an M16 rifle, an MA1 assault rifle, a sniper rifle, a .32 bore pistol, and seven single-barrel hand grenades were also recovered in the operation, which was carried out in Tingkai Khullen, Maohing and Changoubung villages of the district, the police official forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts in Imphal valley and hilly regions.
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.
