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 scheduled to begin on February 10, has been declared “null and void” by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. This decision comes 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 through the political circles of Manipur, with many wondering about the future of the state’s government. The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the fate of the no-confidence motion that was to be tabled against the government.
According to reports, Chief Minister N Biren Singh had called on Governor Ajay Bhalla on Sunday and tendered his resignation. The Governor, in turn, has accepted the resignation and ordered the cancellation of the Assembly session. The decision has been communicated to the Speaker of the Assembly, who has been directed to take necessary steps to implement the Governor’s order.
The move is seen as a major blow to the Congress-led government in Manipur, which has been facing mounting pressure from the opposition parties. The government had been embroiled in a series of controversies, including allegations of corruption and mismanagement, which had led to opposition demands for a no-confidence motion.
The no-confidence motion was to be tabled by the opposition parties in the Assembly, which was expected to be a closely contested and dramatic affair. However, with the cancellation of the Assembly session, the motion is now unlikely to be taken up.
The development has also raised questions about the future of the government in Manipur. With the Chief Minister’s resignation, the government is now in a state of limbo, with no clear indication of who will take over as the new Chief Minister.
The opposition parties in Manipur have welcomed the Governor’s decision, saying that it is a step towards restoring stability and accountability in the state government. However, the ruling Congress party has condemned the move, saying that it is an attempt to destabilize the government and undermine the democratic process.
The cancellation of the Assembly session is also seen as a setback for the people of Manipur, who were eagerly awaiting the start of the session. The session was expected to be a crucial one, with several important bills and motions scheduled to be taken up.
In his order, Governor Ajay Bhalla cited the “unusual circumstances” surrounding the Chief Minister’s resignation as the reason for canceling the Assembly session. The Governor’s decision has been welcomed by many, who see it as a step towards restoring stability and accountability in the state government.
However, others have expressed concern about the implications of the Governor’s decision, saying that it could undermine the democratic process and open up new avenues for political manipulation. The development is set to be closely watched in the coming days, as the situation in Manipur continues to unfold.
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