Manipur Governor orders upcoming Assembly session null & void
In a sudden turn of events, the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, which was set to start from February 10, has been declared “null and void” by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. This decision comes shortly after Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation to the Governor at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Sunday.
The development has sent shockwaves across the political landscape of Manipur, with many speculating about the reasons behind the Governor’s sudden move. The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the fate of the no-confidence motion that was scheduled to be taken up during the session.
According to sources, the no-confidence motion was tabled by the opposition parties, including the Congress and the CPI(M), against the N Biren Singh-led government. The motion was likely to be taken up during the upcoming Assembly session, which would have been a major blow to the ruling party.
However, with the session now cancelled, the fate of the no-confidence motion remains unclear. The opposition parties have expressed strong resentment over the Governor’s decision, terming it as “unconstitutional” and “unprecedented”.
“This is a clear case of overreach by the Governor,” said a senior Congress leader. “The Governor has no right to cancel the Assembly session without consulting the Chief Minister and the Speaker of the House. This is a blatant attempt to scuttle the no-confidence motion and save the government from embarrassment.”
On the other hand, the ruling BJP has justified the Governor’s decision, saying that it was taken in the interest of maintaining law and order in the state. “The Governor has taken this decision to prevent any untoward incident during the Assembly session,” said a senior BJP leader. “The state is facing a number of issues, including the border dispute with Myanmar and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Governor wants to ensure that the Assembly session is conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner.”
The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the fate of the state’s budget, which was scheduled to be presented during the session. The budget is a crucial document that outlines the state’s financial plans and priorities for the coming year.
“The cancellation of the Assembly session has put a spanner in the works,” said an official from the Finance Department. “We will have to wait and see when the budget will be presented. But for now, it’s unclear what will happen to the state’s financial plans and priorities.”
The development has also sparked concerns about the future of the state’s governance. The cancellation of the Assembly session has raised doubts about the ability of the government to function effectively and respond to the state’s pressing needs.
“This is a serious situation,” said a civil society activist. “The government needs to explain why it has cancelled the Assembly session. The people of Manipur deserve to know what is happening and why. We urge the government to come clean on the matter and ensure that the state’s governance is not compromised.”
In conclusion, the cancellation of the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly has sent shockwaves across the state. The Governor’s decision has raised questions about the fate of the no-confidence motion, the state’s budget, and the future of the state’s governance. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the opposition’s demands and what the outcome will be for the people of Manipur.
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