Biren says sorry, vows ‘normalisation’ in 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biren says sorry, vows ‘normalisation’ in 2025

Hindustan Times  

Embattled Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the violence that has roiled the state for 19 months and appealed to warring groups to forget the past, marking the first public expression of regret over the ethnic strife that stoked sweeping condemnation of his administration’s role and repeatedly triggered calls for his resignation. On November 17, the National People’s Party also pulled out of Singh’s government even as the Union government rushed 70 additional companies of paramilitary personnel—roughly 9,000 men – to the state. On November 29, in an interview to HT, Lalduhoma -- whose state is home to large numbers of Kuki-Zo people -- said Singh was a liability for the state, its people and the Bharatiya Janata Party, and even President’s Rule was preferable compared to his administration. Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity, an Imphal-based joint body of Meitei organisations, called CM’s statement a “positive step” but said some groups with vested interest are still involved in stoking violence.

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Manipur: Opposition seeks early restoration of peace, Kuki bodies hail Biren Singh’s resignation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur: Opposition seeks early restoration of peace, Kuki bodies hail Biren Singh’s resignation

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders on Sunday said N Biren Singh’s resignation as Manipur chief minister was a decision too late and urged the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make immediate intervention to end the ethnic tensions that have claimed at least 250 lives, displaced 60,000 people and upended normal life for close to two years in the region. PM …

Manipur CM apology: Those indulging in politics in my apology over ethnic strife seeking unrest in Manipur, says Biren Singh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur CM apology: Those indulging in politics in my apology over ethnic strife seeking unrest in Manipur, says Biren Singh

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Friday accused the Congress of having created the ethnic conflict in the State between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, which erupted into violence in May 2023. Mr. Singh also clarified that his apology to the people of the State on New Year’s Eve was only meant for the victims of the conflict, and …

Apology was to victims, not terrorists: Biren Singh amid opposition criticism
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Apology was to victims, not terrorists: Biren Singh amid opposition criticism

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology was not directed at "terrorists" but at the people who have been suffering and displaced due to the ongoing ethnic violence. On December 31, Chief Minister Biren Singh apologised for the 20-month-long ethnic violence that claimed over 250 lives, urging all communities to "forgive and forget" the …

CPI calls for Biren Singh's resignation, says apology for Manipur ethnic strife is 'not enough'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CPI calls for Biren Singh's resignation, says apology for Manipur ethnic strife is 'not enough'

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: The CPI claimed that the apology tendered by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh over ethnic strife in the northeastern state was not enough, and demanded his resignation. The apology expressed by Chief Minister N Biren Singh is an admission of the gravity of the crisis and the complete failure of the state government to address the issues and …

​Too little, too late: On Manipur and the Home Ministry’s self pat
2 months, 3 weeks ago

​Too little, too late: On Manipur and the Home Ministry’s self pat

The Hindu  

Conflict resolution and peace building, or the absence of both, and the prolongation of strife are dependent upon certain conditions. The Union Home Ministry has patted itself on the back by claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has managed to “build bridges of unity in the North East… to usher in. But if the Manipur situation where outcomes of …

‘I am sorry, forget past mistakes and start a new life’: Manipur CM Biren Singh on ethnic clashes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I am sorry, forget past mistakes and start a new life’: Manipur CM Biren Singh on ethnic clashes

Live Mint  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday expressed regret and apologised for what has happened in the state of late, and called for calm and unity in the new year amid ongoing incidents of violence. Biren Singh urged the people of the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence, to forget past mistakes and start a …

Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to the people of Manipur, hopes normalcy will be restored in 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to the people of Manipur, hopes normalcy will be restored in 2025

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has apologised to the people of the State for the loss of hundreds of lives during the last 20 months of ethnic violence. Reacting to the CM’s apology, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not made any similar statement, or even found time to visit the conflict-ridden State. ‘PM …

On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says ‘feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says ‘feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state’

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh apologised to the people of the state and expressed “regret” for ethnic violence that has rocked the state since May 2023. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh pays tribute to the departed women freedom fighters at the Nupee Lal Memorial complex on Nupee Lal Numit 2024, in Imphal West. Manipur conflict Ethnic violence between …

CM Biren Singh Apologises For Manipur Violence: 'Sorry For What's Happening Since May 3'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Biren Singh Apologises For Manipur Violence: 'Sorry For What's Happening Since May 3'

ABP News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on December 31 issued an apology to the people of the state amid the ongoing violence, which continues to claim lives since it began last year in May. I want to say sorry to the people of the state for what's happening till today since last May 3. Many people lost their loved ones.… …

Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to people, promises normalcy on New Year's Eve
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to people, promises normalcy on New Year's Eve

India TV News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said sorry for the development in the state last year. I would like to apologise.Now, I hope after seeing the last 3-4 months' progress towards peace, I hope that with the New Year 2025, normalcy and peace will be restored in the state. 200 died, 12,247 FIRs registered: CM Singh Furthermore, he …

Chief Minister Biren Singh apologises for Manipur violence: Forgive and forget
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister Biren Singh apologises for Manipur violence: Forgive and forget

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised to the people of the state for the ethnic violence that has been occurring since May 2023, and appealed to all sections to "forgive and forget" the past. "Peace is being restored in Manipur, and the only solution lies in discussion and dialogue, which the Central government has already initiated," Biren …

As Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, Congress asks why PM Modi can't do the same; Biren Singh reacts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

As Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, Congress asks why PM Modi can't do the same; Biren Singh reacts

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday accused the Congress of indulging in politics in his apology to the people of the state over ethnic violence, and asserted that his statement was a "sincere act of expressing grief" for the citizens who have been displaced and have become homeless. Singh, in the post on X, said, "The apology …

Manipur CM Biren Singh promises full peace in 6 months, says no question of him resigning
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh promises full peace in 6 months, says no question of him resigning

The Hindu  

With ethnic violence gradually subsiding, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has promised to fully restore peace in the state in six months with the Centre's help, and also ruled out stepping down, saying he has neither committed a crime nor spawned a scandal. It is our hope and I am also confident,” said Mr. Singh, who is a Meitei …

PM Modi continues to maintain ‘total silence’ on Manipur, ‘horrific injustice’, says Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi continues to maintain ‘total silence’ on Manipur, ‘horrific injustice’, says Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on February 4 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to maintain a "total silence" on the situation in Manipur, and alleged that he had committed a "horrific injustice" on the people there. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tagged a media report on the CM’s meeting with Mr. Shah and said, “9 months to …

Manipur CM denies resignation talks, says 'no decision taken'
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur CM denies resignation talks, says 'no decision taken'

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said talks of resignation by him, his cabinet colleagues and MLAs were "just speculations and we are not taking any decision now." Singh's remark comes in the wake of a report that went viral on social media on Saturday which said "Singh along with his cabinet colleagues of both the hills …

Spoke for 30 seconds after 1800 hrs of silence on Manipur: Congress on PM’s remarks
1 year, 8 months ago

Spoke for 30 seconds after 1800 hrs of silence on Manipur: Congress on PM’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Congress leaders on Thursday renewed their attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement ahead of Parliament’s monsoon session that also expressed his anguish over the viral video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur, saying PM Modi has finally broken his silence on the situation in Manipur but that the fleeting reference to Manipur was …

Outside Parliament, PM breaks silence on Manipur sexual assault, promises stringent punishment for guilty
1 year, 8 months ago

Outside Parliament, PM breaks silence on Manipur sexual assault, promises stringent punishment for guilty

The Hindu  

Expressing “anguish and anger” at the sexual assault of two women in Manipur documented in a viral video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday vowed that the guilty would not be spared and that the law would act with its “full might”. He was responding to the stark footage of two women being stripped and paraded naked in Manipur’s Thoubal …

Biren Singh government's continuance major hurdle in restoring peace in Manipur: Left leaders
1 year, 8 months ago

Biren Singh government's continuance major hurdle in restoring peace in Manipur: Left leaders

The Hindu  

The continuance of the Biren Singh government is a major impediment in restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur, claimed a joint delegation of CPI and CPI Parliamentarians following a three-day visit to the violence-hit northeastern State. In a statement, the parties said all communities and sections along with the civil society need to be brought on board for a meaningful …

Manipur CM Biren Singh taunts Kuki users with 'Myanmar' tweets. Deleted
1 year, 8 months ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh taunts Kuki users with 'Myanmar' tweets. Deleted

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the high-voltage drama over his resignation, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh responded to social media users who were taking potshots at him, only to delete it later. N Biren Singh seemed to begin the process of resigning on Friday afternoon before thousands of demonstrators gathered outside his Imphal home and prevented him from proceeding to the Governor’s …

PM Modi’s stoic silence sends a message of indifference to Manipur’s people: Opposition leaders
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi’s stoic silence sends a message of indifference to Manipur’s people: Opposition leaders

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh is the “architect” of the ethnic violence in his State, leaders of 10 like-minded Opposition parties of Manipur said in a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which they also questioned the PM’s “stoic silence”. ‘No appointment’ Addressing a joint press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters, former Chief Minister Okram …

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