Top news of the day, August 8, 2023: Opposition demands Manipur CM’s resignation during no trust motion; Rahul Gandhi gets back Tughlaq Lane house, and more
1 year, 7 months ago

Top news of the day, August 8, 2023: Opposition demands Manipur CM’s resignation during no trust motion; Rahul Gandhi gets back Tughlaq Lane house, and more

The Hindu  

No-confidence motion | Opposition demands resignation of Manipur CM over violence Opposition MPs demanded the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh over the violence in the state as Lok Sabha took up a discussion on the no-confidence motion against the government. Gogoi also put forward three demands, saying the opposition wanted PM Modi to visit Manipur, lead an all-party delegation to the State and make sincere efforts to restore peace by meeting various organisations there. Trinamool MP Derek O’Brien allowed to attend Rajya Sabha after motion to suspend him not put to vote Rajya Sabha witnessed high drama over the suspension of TMC MP Derek O’Brien with the Chairman first announcing that he has to withdraw from the House, but later said the motion to suspend him was not put to vote and hence he could continue to attend the proceedings. Rahul Gandhi gets back Tughlaq Lane house after reinstatement as Lok Sabha MP “Mera ghar pura Hindustan hai,” quipped Mr. Gandhi when asked about being allotted the 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow.

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Wasbir Hussain | Blistering strife, instability led to Manipur Prez Rule
1 month ago

Wasbir Hussain | Blistering strife, instability led to Manipur Prez Rule

Deccan Chronicle  

On Thursday, February 13, the Centre brought strife-torn Manipur under President’s Rule, barely four days after chief minister N. Biren Singh, who led a BJP government in the state, resigned. In his resignation letter addressed to the governor, Biren Singh listed five points which he urged the Centre to implement in the state: to maintain the territorial integrity of Manipur …

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 …

‘Shutting the stable door…’: Congress jibe at BJP over Manipur CM Biren Singh’s resignation
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Shutting the stable door…’: Congress jibe at BJP over Manipur CM Biren Singh’s resignation

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Sunday termed N Biren Singh's resignation as “belated” and took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “frequent-flier,” saying he should visit Manipur. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge likened Singh's resignation to “shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.” He also held Modi responsible for the “disdain and apathy” towards the strife-torn state. …

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 …

‘For 2 years, Biren Singh instigated division’: Rahul Gandhi on Manipur CM's resignation
1 month, 1 week ago

‘For 2 years, Biren Singh instigated division’: Rahul Gandhi on Manipur CM's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday reacted to Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh resigning from his post amid violence in the north-eastern state. Rahul Gandhi and Biren Singh “For nearly two years, BJP's CM Biren Singh instigated division in Manipur. Congress general secretary KC Venugopal posted,"Since May 2023, it was clear to the …

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 …

Biren Singh quits as Manipur CM after meeting Home Minister Shah
1 month, 1 week ago

Biren Singh quits as Manipur CM after meeting Home Minister Shah

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stepped down following a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Sunday. Manipur CM N Biren Singh hands over the letter of resignation from the post of Chief Minister to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. pic.twitter.com/zcfGNVdPPo — ANI February 9, 2025 Mr. Singh’s resignation came …

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 …

No-Confidence Motion against Modi govt defeated by voice vote in Lok Sabha
1 year, 7 months ago

No-Confidence Motion against Modi govt defeated by voice vote in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Congress chief Mallikarjun took to X to "thank" the Prime Minister for speaking on the Manipur situation in Parliament. "We are aghast that on an unprecedented issue like the Manipur violence, the Opposition had to use a 'parliamentary weapon' like a No-Confidence motion. "In the last phase, the leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was …

Rahul Gandhi gets back 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow after being reinstated as Lok Sabha MP
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi gets back 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow after being reinstated as Lok Sabha MP

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been re-allotted his old government bungalow, a day after his Lok Sabha membership was restored as per the directive of the Supreme Court. Gandhi vacated his 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow in April and shifted to his mother Sonia Gandhis’ residence in the national capital following his disqualification from Lok Sabha. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi …

Will Rahul Gandhi get his 12 Tughlaq Lane bungalow back?
1 year, 7 months ago

Will Rahul Gandhi get his 12 Tughlaq Lane bungalow back?

Firstpost  

Rahul Gandhi on 22 April vacated his official 12 Tughlaq Lane residence after being disqualified from the Lok Sabha for his conviction in a 2019 defamation case. Now, with Rahul reinstated as a Lok Sabha MP, the Congress leader will need to reapply for his bungalow In April, Rahul Gandhi vacated his official 12 Tughlaq Lane bungalow in Lutyens’ Delhi. …

Opposition likely to move no-confidence motion against Modi govt tomorrow in Lok Sabha: Sources
1 year, 7 months ago

Opposition likely to move no-confidence motion against Modi govt tomorrow in Lok Sabha: Sources

India TV News  

Amid the impasse in Parliament over their demands related to the Manipur violence, the Opposition alliance, I.N.D.I.A, is allegedly mulling moving a no-confidence motion on Wednesday against the central government in the Lok Sabha. According to sources, the Opposition discussed a proposal to move a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in Tuesday's meeting held in New Delhi. …

Belated outrage: The Hindu Editorial on the Manipur violence and the top political response
1 year, 7 months ago

Belated outrage: The Hindu Editorial on the Manipur violence and the top political response

The Hindu  

After two and a half months of widespread and continuing violence in Manipur, which included a conflagration in early May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally broke his silence, after video images of tribal women being paraded naked in Thoubal district on May 4 once again showed up the heinous nature of the conflict in the State. After outrage expressed by …

Morning Digest: July 01, 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Morning Digest: July 01, 2023

The Hindu  

After high drama, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Sigh drops his resignation plan Beleaguered Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh was stopped by his supporters from resigning on Friday, amid high drama in Imphal. Brazil court votes to bar Bolsonaro from elections until 2030 A panel of judges voted Friday to render far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ineligible to run …

After notice, Rahul Gandhi agrees to vacate 12, Tughlak Lane residence
1 year, 11 months ago

After notice, Rahul Gandhi agrees to vacate 12, Tughlak Lane residence

The Hindu  

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was served a notice to vacate his 12 Tughlak Lane official bungalow following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha, Mr. Gandhi on March 28 in a letter to the Lok Sabha Secretariat said that he would abide by the eviction notice. In his communication to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Mr. Gandhi said, “thank …

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Manipur Speaker's Decision To Accept 3 BJP MLAs' Resignation
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Manipur Speaker's Decision To Accept 3 BJP MLAs' Resignation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today dismissed a special leave petition filed challenging Manipur High Court's order of upholding the decision of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker to accept the resignation of 3 BJP MLAs T. Thangzalam Haokip, Samuel Jendai and S. Subhaschandra Singh. It was also his contention that such resignation was tendered by the MLA's by writing a letter to …

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