'Governor Can't Delay Decision On ECI's Opinion About Disqualification' : Supreme Court In Manipur MLAs Case
3 years, 4 months ago

'Governor Can't Delay Decision On ECI's Opinion About Disqualification' : Supreme Court In Manipur MLAs Case

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the Governor of Manipur cannot delay taking a decision on the opinion given by the Election Commission of India regarding the disqualification of 12 BJP MLAs of Manipur Assembly in the "office of profit" issue.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna made this observation after noting that the Governor is yet to. The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the Governor of Manipur cannot delay taking a decision on the opinion given by the Election Commission of India regarding the disqualification of 12 BJP MLAs of Manipur Assembly in the "office of profit" issue. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna made this observation after noting that the Governor is yet to take a decision on the opinion furnished by the Election Commission on January 13, 2021. The 12 members of the Legislative Assembly, who were appointed and who accepted appointment as Parliamentary Secretaries, therefore, occupied Office of Profit and thus automatically incurred the disqualification under Article 191 of the Constitution of India and are not entitled to continue as Members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, the petitioner argued.

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Biren Singh's removal, President's Rule show BJP's failure in Manipur: Congress MP
1 week, 5 days ago

Biren Singh's removal, President's Rule show BJP's failure in Manipur: Congress MP

India Today  

Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka said the Bharatiya Janata Party removed the former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh due to pressure from the Congress. Ulaka accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of following a “divide-and-rule” policy, which he said had contributed to the crisis in Manipur. He noted that Congress President …

Can President’s Rule Heal Manipur After Biren Singh’s Exit?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Can President’s Rule Heal Manipur After Biren Singh’s Exit?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 24, 2025 19:57 IST - 11 MINS READ Despite long-standing demands for his ouster amid the State’s turmoil, N. Biren Singh’s resignation as Manipur Chief Minister on February 9 evoked mixed reactions across the State. Speaking to mediapersons after the meeting, COCOMI’s coordinator Khuraijam Athouba, referring to the Kuki-Zo insurgent groups, alleged that “foreign nationals from Myanmar …

President's rule in Manipur symbolic of PM Modi, HM Shah's collective failure: Gaurav Gogoi
1 month ago

President's rule in Manipur symbolic of PM Modi, HM Shah's collective failure: Gaurav Gogoi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday termed the imposition of President's rule in Manipur "symbolic of the collective failure" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the BJP's leadership in the Northeast. President's rule was imposed in strife-torn Manipur on Thursday and the state assembly put under suspended animation, days after Chief Minister N …

Imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur shows failure of double-engine government of BJP: Opposition
1 month ago

Imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur shows failure of double-engine government of BJP: Opposition

The Hindu  

Suspension of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Manipur and imposition of President’s Rule showed how the Centre had failed the people of Manipur, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said. “Imposition of President’s Rule by you, suspending your own party’s government is a direct admission on how you failed the people of Manipur,” Mr. Kharge said. The President’s Rule, Mr. Kharge …

Manipur Assembly can be revived in future based on ground situation, says BJP
1 month ago

Manipur Assembly can be revived in future based on ground situation, says BJP

The Hindu  

Reaffirming its commitment to maintaining Manipur's territorial integrity, the BJP on Friday said the State Assembly, which was put in a suspended animation following the imposition of President's rule, could be revived on any future date depending on the ground situation. Sambit Patra, the BJP's northeast region in-charge, told PTI that his party was committed to continuing efforts to maintain …

What led to imposition of President's Rule in Manipur?
1 month ago

What led to imposition of President's Rule in Manipur?

India Today  

Manipur has slipped into a political crisis following the imposition of the President's Rule after no consensus could be built on the name of the next Chief Minister even three days after N Biren Singh resigned amid growing pressure. What brought about the situation wherein the President's Rule in Manipur became a necessity is the ruling BJP's failure to choose …

Will PM Modi ‘finally’ visit Manipur, asks Rahul Gandhi as President’s rule imposed in strife-torn state
1 month, 1 week ago

Will PM Modi ‘finally’ visit Manipur, asks Rahul Gandhi as President’s rule imposed in strife-torn state

Live Mint  

Manipur Crisis: Hours after the Centre imposed President's Rule in Manipur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, describing the move as a "belated admission" of their inability to govern the state effectively. In a post on social media platform X, he stated, "Now, PM Modi can no longer deny his direct responsibility for …

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over President's rule: 'Admission of inability to govern Manipur'
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over President's rule: 'Admission of inability to govern Manipur'

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the imposition of the President's rule in violence-ravaged Manipur, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the move was a "belated admission by the BJP of their inability" to govern the state. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi "The imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur is a belated admission by the BJP of their complete inability to govern in Manipur. …

President's Rule imposed in Manipur amid constitutional crisis
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1 month, 1 week ago

President's Rule imposed in Manipur amid constitutional crisis

Op India  

The union government has decided to impose President’s Rule in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. A proclamation of the President of India published by the Home Ministry states that the president has imposed the president’s rule based on a report received from the governor of the state. It states, “Whereas, I, Droupadi Murmu, President of …

Explained: Why President's rule has been imposed in Manipur
1 month, 1 week ago

Explained: Why President's rule has been imposed in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

President's rule was imposed in Manipur on Thursday days after chief minister N Biren Singh resigned from his position. Singh submitted his resignation to Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in the state capital, Imphal, on February 9, a day before the state assembly was scheduled to convene for the budget session, which was scrapped. I am extremely grateful to the …

Centre imposes President's Rule in Manipur as BJP fails to choose Biren Singh's successor
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre imposes President's Rule in Manipur as BJP fails to choose Biren Singh's successor

Firstpost  

The imposition of the President’s Rule in Manipur comes three days after the resignation of N Biren Singh as the state’s chief minister. As per media reports, the ruling BJP failed to build a consensus on Biren Singh’s successor Security personnel during a search operation and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts, in …

President's rule imposed in Manipur days after Biren Singh resigns as CM
1 month, 1 week ago

President's rule imposed in Manipur days after Biren Singh resigns as CM

Hindustan Times  

President's rule has been imposed in Manipur on Thursday, four days after chief minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post. Biren Singh steps down Biren Singh submitted his resignation to Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in the state capital, Imphal, on February 9, a day before the state assembly was scheduled to convene for the budget session, which was …

Article 174 violated in Manipur; it’s contempt of Constitution: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Article 174 violated in Manipur; it’s contempt of Constitution: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday said Article 174, which stipulates that there cannot be more than a six month gap between two Assembly sessions, has been "violated" in Manipur and alleged that this is a "deliberate contempt of the Constitution." Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the breakdown of constitutional machinery in Manipur and the agony of the people …

President's Rule imposed in Manipur days after Biren Singh's resignation
1 month, 1 week ago

President's Rule imposed in Manipur days after Biren Singh's resignation

India Today  

With no consensus on a successor for N Biren Singh, even three days after his resignation as Manipur's chief minister, the state has been placed under President’s Rule. Congress on Monday alleged that the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, ahead of the Congress's planned no-confidence motion in the Assembly, was intended to save the BJP and not …

Congress says Article 174 violated in Manipur, calls it contempt of Constitution
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress says Article 174 violated in Manipur, calls it contempt of Constitution

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday said Article 174 that stipulates there cannot be more than a six month gap between two assembly sessions has been "violated" in Manipur and alleged that this is a "deliberate contempt of the Constitution." Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the breakdown of constitutional machinery in Manipur and the agony of the …

Manipur political uncertainty continues as BJP delays leadership decision
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur political uncertainty continues as BJP delays leadership decision

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Four days after N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur chief minister, the political situation in the state remains uncertain with the ruling BJP yet to decide on a new leader. Despite several rounds of discussions between BJP's northeast in-charge Sambit Patra and party legislators, the deadlock persists with some lawmakers suggesting that the final decision may rest with the …

President’s rule likely as no consensus in Manipur
1 month, 1 week ago

President’s rule likely as no consensus in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers in Manipur on Tuesday scrambled to find a successor to caretaker chief minister N Biren Singh as the spectre of President’s Rule loomed large over the embattled state and a deadline for convening the assembly session neared. President’s rule likely as no consensus in Manipur Groups of BJP lawmakers held a string of meetings with the …

Manipur crisis drags on as BJP weighs its options
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur crisis drags on as BJP weighs its options

The Hindu  

The Manipur administration remained in a state of uncertainty on Tuesday evening as the Union government waited for an alternative leadership to emerge within the State’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, two days after N. Biren Singh stepped down as Chief Minister. According to a 2002 Supreme Court judgement in the Bharatbhai Bhagwanjibhai vs State of Gujarat case, “Merely because the …

President’s rule likely to be imposed in Manipur as BJP fails to pick new CM: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

President’s rule likely to be imposed in Manipur as BJP fails to pick new CM: Report

Live Mint  

Manipur News: President's Rule will be imposed in the violence-stricken northeastern state of Manipur, according to a news report. A News18 report, citing a governmental official stated that Manipur will be placed under President's Rule, as the BJP “failed” to pick a chief ministerial candidate after Biren Singh's resignation. On Tuesday, BJP Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra and state party president …

Manipur Assembly session: Why is Manipur governor not summoning Assembly for constitutionally mandated session asks Jairam Ramesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur Assembly session: Why is Manipur governor not summoning Assembly for constitutionally mandated session asks Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

Noting that Article 174 of the Constitution stipulates that there cannot be more than a six-month gap between two Assembly sessions, the Congress on Tuesday asked why the Manipur governor is "violating" the article by not summoning the Manipur Assembly for its constitutionally mandated session. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said today is the last day for a …

Congress slams Manipur governor over delay in calling assembly for constitutionally mandated session
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress slams Manipur governor over delay in calling assembly for constitutionally mandated session

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Noting that Article 174 of the Constitution stipulates that there cannot be more than a six month gap between two assembly sessions, the Congress on Tuesday asked why the Manipur governor is "violating" the article by not summoning the Manipur Assembly for its constitutionally mandated session. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said today is the last …

Who will be next Manipur Chief Minister? 5 frontrunners for Biren Singh's post
1 month, 1 week ago

Who will be next Manipur Chief Minister? 5 frontrunners for Biren Singh's post

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s unexpected resignation on Sunday has raised several questions, with the most pressing being: who will succeed him as the next Chief Minister of the violence-hit state? THOKCHOM SATYABRATA SINGH Thokchom Satyabrata Singh was elected in Manipur Legislative Assembly election in 2017 and 2022 from Yaiskul constituency and is currently serving as Speaker of Manipur …

Manipur: All eyes on BJP’s next step —who will be the CM after Biren Singh’s exit?
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: All eyes on BJP’s next step —who will be the CM after Biren Singh’s exit?

Live Mint  

All eyes are on the political developments in Manipur after Chief Minister Biren Singh resigned from the post amid ongoing ethnic violence in the state. Among the frontrunners are former assembly speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh, senior cabinet minister Biswajit Singh, current assembly speaker T Satyabrata Singh and state BJP in-charge Sambit Patra. Thokchom Radheshyam Singh Thokchom Radheshyam Singh, BJP MLA …

Governor Orders Upcoming Manipur Assembly Session 'Null And Void' After CM Biren Singh's Resignation
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1 month, 1 week ago

Governor Orders Upcoming Manipur Assembly Session 'Null And Void' After CM Biren Singh's Resignation

ABP News  

Hours after N Biren Singh stepped down as the Chief Minister of Manipur, the Governor declared the upcoming session of Manipur Legislative Assembly as "null and void" with immediate effect, according to a notice issued by Assembly secretary K. Meghajit Singh on Sunday. As per the details, it was said in the notice, "In exercise of the powers conferred by …

Governor orders upcoming Manipur Assembly session 'null and void'
1 month, 1 week ago

Governor orders upcoming Manipur Assembly session 'null and void'

The Hindu  

The 7th session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, set to commence from February 10, has been declared "null and void" with immediate effect, according to a notice issued by Assembly secretary K. Meghajit Singh on Sunday. "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of Article 174 of the Constitution of India, I, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, …

Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP, PM Modi After Biren Singh's Resignation: 'Instigated Division In Manipur For 2 Years'
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP, PM Modi After Biren Singh's Resignation: 'Instigated Division In Manipur For 2 Years'

ABP News  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party and Biren Singh after he resigned from his post, amid ethnic violence in the state. "For nearly two years, BJP's CM Biren Singh instigated division in Manipur," Gandhi said in a post on X. Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress MP said the PM …

Manipur Governor orders upcoming Assembly session ’null and void’ hours after CM Biren Singh steps down
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur Governor orders upcoming Assembly session ’null and void’ hours after CM Biren Singh steps down

Live Mint  

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday called off the new Manipur Assembly session, just hours after N Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of the state. Biren Singh resigned from his position as Chief Minister on Sunday, as the ruling BJP government in the riot-affected state was faced with the possibility of a no-confidence motion from the Congress-led …

Manipur CM resigns: Congress slams Biren Singh’s move, says ’came too late’
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur CM resigns: Congress slams Biren Singh’s move, says ’came too late’

Live Mint  

With Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh hit out at him saying the decision came very late. The resignation of CM Biren Singh shows that mounting public pressure, the SC investigation and the no-confidence motion by the Congress have forced a reckoning.” “But the most urgent priority is …

Manipur chief minister Biren Singh resigns day ahead of budget session
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur chief minister Biren Singh resigns day ahead of budget session

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post on Sunday, a day ahead of the assembly’s budget session, amid reports of a rebellion by the MLAs of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the ethnic crisis-hit northeastern state. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh hands over his resignation letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at the Raj Bhavan …

Manipur CM resigns, says ’it has been an honour’
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur CM resigns, says ’it has been an honour’

Live Mint  

Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, resigned from his post on Sunday, February 9, nearly 2 years after ethnic violence in state. The BJP leader handed over the letter of resignation from the post of Chief Minister to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Full text of Biren Singh's resignation letter Here's the full text of …

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigns nearly 2 years after ethnic violence began
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigns nearly 2 years after ethnic violence began

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on Sunday, nearly two years after the ethnic violence broke out in the north-eastern state. The Chief Minister handed over his resignation to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the incumbent BJP government in the riot-hit state faces the possibility of a no-confidence motion and a floor test by the Congress-led Opposition. Biren …

Disqualification petitions filed against 4 Manipur NPP legislators
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Disqualification petitions filed against 4 Manipur NPP legislators

The Hindu  

Manipur Congress vice-president Hareshwar Goshwami on Monday filed disqualification petitions against four MLAs of the National People’s Party. “A disqualification each was filed against the four NPP legislators for extending support to the BJP-led government in Manipur despite the NPP’s national president Conrad K. Sangma and the parent unit of the party withdrawing support,” N. Bupenda Meitei, a High Court …

Manipur Congress files petitions seeking disqualification of four NPP MLAs, here’s why
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Congress files petitions seeking disqualification of four NPP MLAs, here’s why

India TV News  

The opposition Congress in Manipur filed disqualification petitions against four National People’s Party MLAs for extending support to the BJP-led government, despite the party officially severing ties with the ruling front two months ago. Manipur Congress vice-president Hareshwar Goshwami filed four different petitions against the MLAs at the Speaker's Tribunal of the state assembly, the petitioner's advocate N Bupenda Meitei …

JD(U) sacks Manipur unit president, says party will continue to support BJP-led government in state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JD(U) sacks Manipur unit president, says party will continue to support BJP-led government in state

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The Janata Dal-United on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he had written to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party’s withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state. Stating that the party will continue to support the BJP-led government in the ethnic violence-hit state, Ranjan said, “The JD-U is …

NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state
4 months ago

NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: The National People’s Party has withdrawn its support to the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Manipur government under chief minister N Biren Singh, accusing them of failing to resolve the ongoing crisis in the state. NPP national president and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K. Sangma Follow- Manipur News Live In a letter addressed to BJP resident Jagat Prakash Nadda on …

Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions
4 months ago

Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his scheduled election rallies in Maharashtra and returned to Delhi as tensions escalate in the northeastern state of Manipur. Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah’s Return to Delhi for Emergency Review of Situation Amit Shah, who was in Maharashtra to campaign for the state Assembly elections, is now expected to hold …

Re-polling in Manipur records 81.61% voter turnout
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Re-polling in Manipur records 81.61% voter turnout

Hindustan Times  

The re-polling at six polling stations in the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency following the Election Commission of India’s directive passed off peacefully amidst tight security on Tuesday with 81.61 percent turnout, officials said. Voting could not be completed across 13 assembly constituencies in the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency during the second phase polling on April 26. The six polling stations …

Madras High Court Disposes Plea To Permanently Debar Congress Leader Manickam Tagore From Contesting Any Election In Tamil Nadu
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court Disposes Plea To Permanently Debar Congress Leader Manickam Tagore From Contesting Any Election In Tamil Nadu

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has disposed of a plea to permanently debar Indian National Congress leader Manickam Tagore from contesting any elections in Tamil Nadu state. The bench of Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq disposed of the plea after taking on record the Election Commission's submission that a competent authority had already considered the issue. He argued that …

ECI orders fresh polling at six polling stations in Outer Manipur on April 30
10 months, 2 weeks ago

ECI orders fresh polling at six polling stations in Outer Manipur on April 30

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: The Election Commission of India has ordered fresh polling at six stations of three assembly segments – Ukhrul, Chingai and Karong falling under the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency, which went to the polls on Friday. Manipur Chief Electoral Officer Pradeep Kumar Jha in a press release late on Saturday night said, “The Election Commission of India has, under Sections …

Lok Sabha polls | Complaint against CMDA PRO will be dealt with appropriately, ECI tells Madras High Court
11 months ago

Lok Sabha polls | Complaint against CMDA PRO will be dealt with appropriately, ECI tells Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday, April 18, 2024, disposed of a writ petition filed against Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority public relations officer S.M. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice J. Sathya Narayana Prasad recorded the submission of ECI standing counsel Niranjan Rajagopalan that the CMDA PRO was not on election duty and therefore the complaint of him having …

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Voting Arrangements For Displaced Manipuris, Says Too Late To Issue Directions To Election Commission
11 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Voting Arrangements For Displaced Manipuris, Says Too Late To Issue Directions To Election Commission

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition seeking voting arrangements for approximately18,000 who got displaced from Manipur due to the ethnic clash to cast their votes in their home constituency in the Lok Sabha General Elections scheduled to take place on April 19 and 26. The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and …

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Obligated To Get Elected As MLA Within 6 Months, Karnal By-Election Facilitates It: High Court
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Obligated To Get Elected As MLA Within 6 Months, Karnal By-Election Facilitates It: High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court today, dismissed the plea challenging the notification issued by the Election Commission of India to hold a bye-election for Haryana's Karnal constituency in May, observing that new Chief Minister is obligated to to get himself elected as a member of the State Legislative Assembly within six months of taking oath as per the constitutional …

Manipur education minister to contest LS polls as BJP candidate
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur education minister to contest LS polls as BJP candidate

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal, Mar 26 The BJP on Tuesday nominated Manipur Education Minister Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh from the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat, dropping sitting MP and Union minister Rajkumar Ranjan Singh. The chief minister also thanked the central leaders for "choosing the right person to contest the Inner Manipur elections at such an important time". BJP candidate Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh is …

Manipur education minister to contest LS polls as BJP candidate
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur education minister to contest LS polls as BJP candidate

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal, Mar 26 The BJP on Tuesday nominated Manipur Education Minister Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh from the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat, dropping sitting MP and Union minister Rajkumar Ranjan Singh. BJP candidate Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh is pitted against Congress nominee Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in the Inner Manipur seat. The saffron party has decided not to contest from the Outer Manipur …

Manipur violence | Uncaring government must immediately remove CM Biren Singh: Kapil Sibal
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur violence | Uncaring government must immediately remove CM Biren Singh: Kapil Sibal

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday hit out at the Centre over the situation in Manipur and said the "uncaring government" must immediately remove Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and not let the State "burn" anymore. A fresh bout of violence broke out in Imphal on Tuesday, a day after photographs of the bodies of two youths — a …

Supreme Court To Hear ECI's Appeal Against HC Order Setting Aside Disqualification Of MP Minister Narottam Mishra On October 11
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear ECI's Appeal Against HC Order Setting Aside Disqualification Of MP Minister Narottam Mishra On October 11

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, heard the appeal pertaining to the disqualification of Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister Narottam Mishra. The appeal was filed by the Election Commission of India challenging the Delhi High Court’s 2018 decision which had set aside ECI’s order, passed in 2017, disqualifying Narottam Mishra. Pertinently, when the appeal was filed before the Division Bench, the Court, …

Deep in disarray: On the larger message from the Legislative Assembly of Manipur not being convened
1 year, 6 months ago

Deep in disarray: On the larger message from the Legislative Assembly of Manipur not being convened

The Hindu  

That the Legislative Assembly of Manipur was not convened on Monday, as recommended by the Council of Ministers, is an indication of how grave the crisis gripping the State is. Legislators of Kuki ethnicity, across party affiliations, have expressed their inability to attend the Assembly session due to the prevailing atmosphere, as violence continues in parts of the State. There …

Without Governor’s assent, Manipur Assembly session not held
1 year, 6 months ago

Without Governor’s assent, Manipur Assembly session not held

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The 60-member Manipur Assembly failed to hold a Special Session on Monday to discuss the ongoing ethnic violence as the Raj Bhavan did not issue any notification to convene it despite a recommendation from the State Cabinet. An official statement on August 4 said the State Cabinet had recommended to Governor Anusuiya Uikey the summoning of the fourth session …

Delhi Assembly likely to discuss Manipur issue today
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Assembly likely to discuss Manipur issue today

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s legislative assembly on Thursday is likely to discuss the Manipur issue on the last day of its two-day session, the list of business scheduled for August 17 of the assembly stated. In his Independence Day speech, CM Kejriwal had criticised the central government on the ongoing crisis in Manipur Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to speak on the …

Manipur violence: 4 BJP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi Assembly for protesting against discussion
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence: 4 BJP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi Assembly for protesting against discussion

India TV News  

Four BJP MLAs were marshalled out of the Delhi Assembly during its proceedings on Thursday for protesting against a discussion ever the Manipur issue. AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak began a short-duration discussion over the violence in the northeastern state following which BJP MLAs got up in protest, saying issues related to Delhi should be debated in the House. The Delhi …

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