Manipur Governor Orders Upcoming Assembly Session Null & Void
In a sudden and unexpected turn of events, the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly has been declared null and void by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla with immediate effect. This decision comes after Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation to the Governor at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Sunday.
As per reports, the Governor’s decision was announced just hours after the Chief Minister’s resignation, effectively shelving the no-confidence motion that was set to be tabled in the Assembly. The no-confidence motion was tabled by the opposition parties, who had been demanding the Chief Minister’s resignation over allegations of corruption and misgovernance.
The seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly was scheduled to begin on February 10, with a packed agenda that included the discussion on the no-confidence motion. However, with the Governor’s declaration, all proceedings have been brought to a halt.
The Governor’s decision has left many in the state in a state of uncertainty, with opposition parties expressing shock and disappointment at the sudden turn of events. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, led by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, had been facing intense pressure from the opposition parties, who had been demanding his resignation over allegations of corruption and misgovernance.
The opposition parties had been planning to table the no-confidence motion, which was expected to be a crucial test of strength for the BJP government. The motion was tabled by the Congress party, which is the largest opposition party in the state, along with other opposition parties. The motion accused the Chief Minister of corruption, nepotism, and misgovernance, and sought his resignation.
The decision to declare the Assembly session null and void has raised several questions about the state of governance in Manipur. Many are wondering what the implications of this decision will be, and whether it will lead to a fresh election or the installation of an interim government.
The Governor’s decision has also sparked concerns about the constitutional implications of the move. The Manipur Legislative Assembly is the highest law-making body in the state, and its proceedings are governed by the Constitution of India. The Governor’s decision to declare the session null and void raises questions about the role of the Governor in the state’s governance structure.
In a statement, the Governor’s office said that the decision was taken in accordance with the Constitution and the Manipur Legislative Assembly’s rules and procedures. The statement added that the Governor’s decision was based on the Chief Minister’s resignation and the fact that the no-confidence motion had been tabled.
The opposition parties have, however, condemned the Governor’s decision, accusing him of siding with the BJP government. The Congress party, in a statement, said that the Governor’s decision was “unconstitutional” and “undemocratic”. The party added that the decision would only lead to further instability in the state and undermine democratic institutions.
The Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA), another opposition party, also condemned the Governor’s decision. The party said that the decision was a “coup” against the people of Manipur and would only lead to further authoritarianism in the state.
The development has also sparked concerns about the future of the BJP government in Manipur. The party had been facing intense pressure from the opposition parties, and the no-confidence motion was seen as a crucial test of strength for the government. With the Governor’s decision, the government’s future remains uncertain, and many are wondering what the next step will be.
In conclusion, the Governor’s decision to declare the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly null and void has left many in the state in a state of uncertainty. The decision has raised several questions about the state of governance in Manipur, and the constitutional implications of the move are yet to be clarified. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the BJP government in Manipur.
