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'Protests, torn letter': What happened when Biren Singh tried to resign as Manipur CM in 2023

IndiaTimes Sunday, 9 February 2025 ()
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh submitted his resignation amid political tensions and opposition pressure for a no-confidence motion. Singh's previous 2023 attempt to resign due to ethnic violence was thwarted by supporters, leading him to clarify he would not resign.
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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla amid ongoing violence in the state. Singh’s move comes ahead of the assembly session set to begin on February 10, where the opposition Congress planned to introduce a no-confidence motion against his...

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