Manipur Governor Orders Upcoming Assembly Session Null & Void
In a sudden turn of events, Governor of Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla has declared the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, which was set to start from February 10, “null and void” with immediate effect. This decision comes after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, on Sunday, tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal.
The development has sent shockwaves across the state, with the fate of the no-confidence motion that was to be taken up in the assembly session now hanging in the balance. The no-confidence motion, which was moved by the opposition parties, was reportedly aimed at ousting the incumbent government. However, with the assembly session now cancelled, the fate of the motion remains uncertain.
According to sources, Chief Minister N Biren Singh had tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Bhalla, citing personal reasons. The sudden resignation has led to a political crisis in the state, with the opposition parties demanding an immediate dissolution of the assembly.
The development has also raised questions about the propriety of the Governor’s decision to cancel the assembly session. Many are asking whether the Governor had the authority to take such a decision, and whether it was a result of the Chief Minister’s resignation or some other factor.
The cancellation of the assembly session has also left many questions unanswered. For instance, what will happen to the pending bills and resolutions that were to be taken up in the session? Will the government continue to function smoothly, or will there be a temporary vacuum in governance?
The opposition parties in the state have strongly condemned the Governor’s decision, terming it as “unconstitutional” and “undemocratic”. They have demanded an immediate dissolution of the assembly and fresh elections to be held to resolve the political crisis.
On the other hand, the ruling party has maintained that the resignation of the Chief Minister was a personal decision and that the government will continue to function smoothly. They have also appealed to the people of the state to remain calm and peaceful.
The development has also raised questions about the stability of the state government. With the Chief Minister gone, it is unclear who will take charge of the government in the interim period. Will the Governor take charge of the government, or will some other arrangement be made?
The political crisis in Manipur is a testament to the fragile nature of democracy in the state. Despite being a sensitive state, Manipur has seen its fair share of political instability in the past. The current crisis has raised questions about the ability of the state’s political leaders to manage the state’s affairs.
In conclusion, the cancellation of the Manipur Assembly session has sent shockwaves across the state, leaving many questions unanswered. The fate of the no-confidence motion, the stability of the government, and the propriety of the Governor’s decision are all uncertain at this point. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the state’s political leaders will navigate this crisis and restore stability to the state.
