Former Manipur CM Biren Singh expresses hope for restoration of popular government in state
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Former Manipur CM Biren Singh expresses hope for restoration of popular government in state

Summary Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed optimism that a popular, democratically elected government could soon be restored in Manipur, which has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, following months of ethnic violence and his own resignation. Speaking after releasing PM Modi’s book Emergency Diaries, Biren Singh noted that “over seven…

Centre Favors Popular Govt in Manipur, Says Ex‑CM N. Biren Singh
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Centre Favors Popular Govt in Manipur, Says Ex‑CM N. Biren Singh

Short Summary Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi (on the nights of June 9–10, 2025) to discuss the prolonged ethnic violence, highway blockades, displacement issues, and the public demand for a democratically elected government in the state. Singh shared a memorandum seeking extension for the MHA’s 30-day deadline…

Kuki-Zo Council to Present Unified Stand on Popular Government in Guwahati Meet
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Kuki-Zo Council to Present Unified Stand on Popular Government in Guwahati Meet

📰 News Summary On May 13, 2025, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) convened its first Governing Council meeting at the READS Auditorium in Rengkai, Churachandpur. During this significant assembly, attended by 90 delegates from various tribes and civil society organizations, the KZC resolved to present a unified stance on the formation of a popular government in…

President’s Rule Can’t Resolve Issues: Manipur MP Expects ‘Popular’ Government in Months
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President’s Rule Can’t Resolve Issues: Manipur MP Expects ‘Popular’ Government in Months

Summary Manipur’s lone Rajya Sabha MP, Leishemba Sanajaoba, has openly criticized the ongoing President’s Rule, arguing that its top-down approach cannot effectively address the state’s deep-rooted challenges. Speaking on May 11, 2025, he expressed confidence that within one to two months, a “popular government”—one elected and backed by the people—will be restored to bring peace,…

21 Manipur MLAs Urge Amit Shah to Restore Popular Government Amid Ongoing Unrest
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21 Manipur MLAs Urge Amit Shah to Restore Popular Government Amid Ongoing Unrest

Brief Summary On April 30, 2025, twenty-one Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Manipur submitted a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, advocating for the immediate reinstatement of an elected government in the state. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh…