Guwahati: In a major development, a number of Manipur-based BJP MLAs are reportedly camping out in the city, demanding the resignation of N Biren Singh as chief minister.
According to reports, at least 10 to 12 MLAs are currently in New Delhi asking the federal leadership to get involved in the situation.
One of the major causes of their resentment has been the state of Manipur’s suspension of the SoO agreement from 2008 in March of that year.
Notably, the Kuki community of Manipur is home to the majority of the MLAs. Locals worry that the agreement to halt operations against Kuki insurgents and the ensuing crackdowns will negatively affect their way of life.
On the rebel MLAs said, “BJP in Manipur and the Northeast has gained ground because of the national leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah but of late because of State BJP and leadership of the State Government we are facing some issues. Leadership in Manipur is not democratic, more like a monarchy and as 2024 approaches we want these issues sorted out.”
The chairman of the Tourist Corporation of Manipur was recently resigned by Karam Shyam, a BJP MLA from the Langthabal Assembly constituency.
He submitted a letter of resignation to CM Biren Singh, claiming that he was not given any duties as chairman of the Manipur Tourism Corporation.
“I am resigning from the post of Chairman of Tourism Corporation of Manipur Limited as I have not been assigned any responsibility as a Chairman,” the resignation letter read.