Chief Minister N Biren Singh

NPP Exits Manipur Government, Cites Failure To Restore Normalcy

In a significant political development, the National People’s Party (NPP) has withdrawn its support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Manipur, accusing Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s administration of failing to address the ongoing crisis in the state. The announcement was made via a letter addressed to BJP...

Manipur: Kuki Militants Demand Secessionist Leader’s Release

The ongoing ethnic strife in Manipur has taken a severe turn as Kuki militants demand the release of a community member arrested on secessionism charges, offering the release of two Meitei youths held hostage in exchange. The situation, confirmed by state and security officials on Sunday, threatens to push the...

‘Prosecute Manipur Chief Minister’: 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs Press Probe Panel To Address ‘Audio Clip’ Controversy

Ten Kuki-Zo MLAs have urged the Commission of Inquiry, established by the Home Ministry, to expedite its investigation into a purported audio tape of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The MLAs claim the tape implicates Singh in the ethnic clashes that erupted in Manipur in May 2023, a state bordering...