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Summary On February 13, 2025, President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid months of ethnic violence that left over 260 people dead and displaced thousands. The BJP failed to form a consensus government, triggering central oversight under Article 356. On July 25, 2025, the Centre moved…
Short SummaryKuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) — the apex body representing the Kuki-Zo community — has issued a definitive directive prohibiting all 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs, including seven from the BJP, from participating in the formation of any new government after the state’s President’s Rule. The resolution, passed unanimously on July 4, 2025, asserts an unwavering stance…
Summary of the News Article On May 28, 2025, a delegation of 10 MLAs, including 8 from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), one from the National People’s Party (NPP), and one Independent, met with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal. They submitted a document signed by 22 MLAs affiliated with the…
Dr. Sambit Patra, BJP’s National Executive Member and the party’s in-charge for North-East affairs, recently arrived in Imphal, Manipur. His visit comes at a critical juncture as Manipur navigates both political realignments and socio-economic challenges. With state-level dynamics shifting and the national elections not far off, Patra’s presence signals the BJP’s intent to recalibrate and…
📰 Quick Summary In a significant political development, seven BJP MLAs in Manipur, led by former Works and Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam, met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on April 17, 2025. They formally requested permission to form a new BJP-led government in the state. This move comes as Manipur has been under President’s Rule…
📰 News Summary On April 17, 2025, Mark Thangmang Haokip, the self-proclaimed president of the “Government of People’s Democratic Republic of Kukiland,” was rearrested by Manipur Police shortly after being granted bail by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Imphal West. Haokip faces serious allegations, including conspiring for secession from India and attempting to…
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has firmly opposed the recent peace talks facilitated by the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi, labeling them as a “stage-managed exercise” intended to support a misleading narrative presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. COCOMI asserts that the Government of India is misrepresenting the Manipur conflict as…
In a recent statement, former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh criticized the Congress-led UPA government for dismissing the proposal to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur during a 2012 Parliament session. He alleged that this rejection demonstrated a lack of concern for Manipur’s unique historical and cultural identity. Singh commended the…
In a recent development, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators in Manipur have called for a reassessment of the 2001 Census data and the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before proceeding with the state’s delimitation exercise. This demand aligns with concerns raised by multiple political entities and civil society organizations regarding the accuracy…
In a significant political development, multiple parties in Manipur have come together to oppose the Supreme Court’s directive on delimitation, adopting a comprehensive five-point resolution. This article explores the intricacies of this opposition, the reasons behind it, and the potential implications for Manipur’s political landscape. Summary of the Opposition to Delimitation On March 25, 2025,…