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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal Pradesh: Four MLAs belonging to NPP join People's Party of Arunachal
Guwahati: Four MLAs belonging to National People's Party (NPP) joined the regional party People's Party of Arunachal (PPA). Both the NPP and PPA are a part of the BJP-led ruling coalition in the state. MLAs Namgey Tsering of Tawang, Pesi Jilen of Liromoba, Tapi Darang of Pasighat East and Oni Panyang of Mariyang-Geku switched sides, according to a notification issued by Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte. The four MLAs had submitted declarations to the speaker on May 12, notifying a change of party allegiance, it said. The PPA now has six MLAs in the 60-member assembly. The BJP 46 seats MLAs. Live Events The NCP has three seats, while the Congress has one. There are three Independent MLAs as well. NPP, which emerged as the second largest party in the 2024 assembly polls, now is left with one MLAs-- Thangwang Wangham, who represents Longding-Pumao. He is also the president of the Meghalaya-based party's Arunachal Pradesh unit. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Nikkei Asia
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Sri Lankan voters extend Dissanayake's mandate at local polls
COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's left-leaning National People's Party government is basking in another glow of electoral triumphs following last week's local council elections, as voters ensured the ruling party of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake won majorities in 265 of the 339 local authorities up for grabs in the South Asian nation. The electoral map on the morning after voting on Tuesday revealed a tide of deep red, the colors of the NPP, across most of the South Asian island. It mirrored a trend reflected in the the presidential and general elections in late 2024. In those two landmark elections, voters chose the anti-corruption and pro-reformist NPP in an unprecedented backlash against the entrenched, family-run political dynasties.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
The case for a popular government in Manipur
The Centre must consider the plea by a group of 21 MLAs for installing a popular government in Manipur favourably. The state has been under President's Rule since February when the Biren Singh government was dismissed following its failure to enforce law and order in the state. The signatories who have called for restoring the popular government include 14 BJP MLAs (out of 37 in the assembly), three from the National People's Party, two from the Naga People's Front, and two independents. This may be a small section of the legislators — the Manipur legislative assembly has 60 members — but they do have a case. Chief minister Biren Singh was responsible for the mess in Manipur. His actions and pronouncements when ethnic tensions started to roil the state undermined the administration's authority and gave the impression that it was partisan in dealing with the violence. The party leadership's persistence with him diminished the government's credibility among the Kuki-Zo minority. The general election outcome — the Congress won both the Lok Sabha seats in Manipur — may have convinced the party that Singh's claim of popularity was exaggerated. But when the BJP got Singh to resign, the Centre chose to introduce Governor's rule rather than entrust the administration to another legislator. That has not helped disarm the ethnic militias that instilled fear or remove the distrust between communities that has resulted in the carving of exclusive ethnic territories. Civil society groups will be mobilising Saturday to mark two years of ethnic violence, which has led to the loss of at least 260 lives and the displacement of over 60,000 residents. A closure in the ethnic conflict may take time, but it's time measures to initiate the healing process are started. A popular government may be better placed to lead this since the work needs to begin at the grassroots.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
21 Manipur MLAs urge PM Modi, Amit Shah to restore elected government
About 21 MLAs from Manipur have written separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah , urging them to reinstate a popular government in the state to restore peace and normalcy. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack A Chinese shadow falls on Pahalgam terror attack case probe How India can use water to pressure Pakistan Buzzkill: How India can dissolve the Pakistan problem, not just swat it Manipur has been under President's Rule since February 13 after former Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on February 9. A legislator, who requested anonymity, said most of the signatories are from the BJP, National People's Party (NPP), Naga People's Front (NPF), and two are independent legislators. The Manipur Legislative Assembly , now under suspended animation, has a full strength of 60 and a tenure until 2027. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by The MLAs' letter stated that while the people initially welcomed President's Rule with hope, no visible steps have been taken to restore peace. "There is a strong apprehension among the public that violence may return," it read. Civil society groups have begun mobilising public protests against the continuation of President's Rule and are blaming the elected representatives for not forming a government. The MLAs warned that the absence of an elected administration is fuelling instability and public anger. The delay in government formation stems from the BJP's inability to agree on a consensus candidate for CM. Live Events
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
21 Manipur MLAs Write To PM Modi, Ask To Form "Popular Government"
Guwahati/New Delhi: Twenty-one MLAs from Manipur have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to form a "popular government" in the crisis-hit state that is under the President's rule. They said such a step would ensure peace and normalcy in the state. The Centre on February 13 imposed President's rule in Manipur, where more than 260 people have been killed and thousands left homeless in ethnic violence between the Meiteis and Kuki tribes since May 2023. The imposition of the President's rule came after chief minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. The letter, signed by 13 BJP MLAs, three National People's Party (NPP) MLAs, three Naga Peoples' Front (NPF) MLAs and two independents, said: "The people of Manipur welcomed the President's rule... with lots of hope and expectation. However, it's going to be three months, but no visible actions to bring peace and normalcy have been seen so far." "There is strong apprehension among the people that the violence may occur again in the state. Many civil organisations have come out openly against the imposition of the President's rule and (are) demanding installation of a popular government," they said. "These organisations have started holding public rallies, street corner meetings, instigating the general public, blaming the ruling MLAs for not staking claim to form a popular government and fixing responsibility for the imposition of PR (President's rule) in the state," the MLAs said in the April 10 letter. The Prime Minister's Office received the letter on April 29. The MLAs wrote the letter on April 10, a copy of the letter shows. "We feel the installation of a popular government is the only means to bring peace and normalcy in Manipur," the letter said. They asked PM Modi to "take necessary steps to install a popular government at the earliest in the interests of the people of Manipur. We assure you we will work with full dedication and devotion to bring peace and normalcy after the installation of a popular government". However, Manipur Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra Singh criticised the 21 MLAs for writing to the Centre, bypassing the Governor. He alleged the MLAs bypassed the constitutional route in their "attempt to form a government in the state". Mr Meghachandra accused the MLAs of political insincerity and questioned their seriousness about ensuring democratic governance in the state. "These legislators, who should have gone to Raj Bhavan in Imphal to stake claim a formation of a new government, had chosen to write not to the Manipur Governor. Instead, they chose to write to the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister. The state is placed under President's Rule. Their actions show that they are not serious about meeting the Governor to stake claim to the new government in Manipur," Mr Meghachandra said in a post on X. He said the political will of the people of Manipur must "not be reduced to a matter of convenience for ruling parties". "The mandate of the people of Manipur can't be played for their political convenience. The people of Manipur want a change. The people of Manipur want a new alternative", the Congress leader said. "We must honour the new alternative and the change that the people of Manipur will bring for our better future."
