President’s Rule next in Manipur? With N Biren Singh out as CM, a likely option

While N Biren Singh has sought that the Assembly be put in suspended animation for new CM to be picked, why BJP may be more keen to buy time with Central rule.

With Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigning on Sunday, finalising his replacement is the next big task for the BJP. The party’s central leadership may buy time for evolving a consensus for it, sources said.

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NewsPolitical PulsePresident's Rule next in Manipur? With N Biren Singh out as CM, a likely option

President’s Rule next in Manipur? With N Biren Singh out as CM, a likely option

While N Biren Singh has sought that the Assembly be put in suspended animation for new CM to be picked, why BJP may be more keen to buy time with Central rule.

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Updated: February 10, 2025 10:00 IST

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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh greets the newly-sworn in Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, in Imphal, Manipur. (PTI Photo)

With Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigning on Sunday, finalising his replacement is the next big task for the BJP. The party’s central leadership may buy time for evolving a consensus for it, sources said.

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According to a statement from the Raj Bhavan in Imphal, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has asked N Biren Singh to continue in office till “alternative arrangements” are made. According to sources, a meeting is on in Delhi and the next steps would be communicated to the Governor by late night.

Sources said that while putting in his papers, Singh recommended that the Assembly be kept in suspended animation making it possible for the MLAs to reach a consensus on his replacement. However, since there is no leader yet who enjoys the support of a majority of party MLAs, the Centre may have to impose President’s Rule. Hours after Biren resigned, Governor Bhalla issued a notification declaring the previous order summoning the Assembly, which was set to convene on Monday, “null and void”.