Manipur Governor Orders Upcoming Assembly Session Null & Void: A New Era of Uncertainty in the State
In a sudden and unexpected turn of events, the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has declared the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, which was set to begin on February 10, “null and void” with immediate effect. This dramatic move comes after Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation to the Governor at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Sunday.
The decision to cancel the Assembly session has sent shockwaves throughout the state, leaving many wondering what lies ahead for Manipur’s political landscape. The cancellation of the session effectively means that the much-anticipated no-confidence motion against the Biren Singh-led government will not be taken up, at least not for now.
The no-confidence motion was tabled by the Opposition parties, including the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), and the NPP, among others. The motion was moved against the Biren Singh government, which has been facing mounting criticism over its handling of various issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis, and alleged corruption.
The Opposition parties had been seeking to bring down the government through a floor test, but it now seems that this plan has been scuttled. The cancellation of the Assembly session has thrown a spanner in the works, leaving the Opposition parties frustrated and the ruling party relieved.
The sudden resignation of Chief Minister Biren Singh has added to the uncertainty and chaos in the state. The Chief Minister had been facing increasing pressure from within his own party, the BJP, over his handling of various issues. His resignation has effectively brought the government to a standstill, with no clear successor in sight.
The Opposition parties have accused the Governor of manipulating the situation to save the Biren Singh government from facing a floor test. They argue that the Governor’s decision is unconstitutional and undemocratic, and that it is an attempt to undermine the democratic process.
On the other hand, the ruling party has welcomed the Governor’s decision, saying that it is a wise move to ensure stability in the state. They argue that the cancellation of the Assembly session will allow for a more stable government to be formed, which will be better equipped to address the state’s problems.
The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the role of the Governor in the state’s political affairs. The Opposition parties have accused the Governor of overstepping his constitutional limits, while the ruling party has defended his decision.
The situation in Manipur is complex and volatile, with various factions and interest groups vying for power. The cancellation of the Assembly session has added to the uncertainty and instability in the state, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days and weeks.
In the meantime, the people of Manipur are left wondering what the future holds for their state. Will the cancellation of the Assembly session lead to a more stable government, or will it create more problems and instability? Only time will tell.
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