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 commence on February 10, has been declared “null and void” by the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla. This decision comes on the heels of Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s resignation, which he tendered to the Governor on Sunday at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal.
The move to cancel the Assembly session was reportedly taken after the Governor received the resignation letter from the Chief Minister, which led him to declare the session null and void with immediate effect. This development has sent shockwaves throughout the state, leaving many wondering about the future of the government in Manipur.
The seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly was scheduled to start on February 10, with the main agenda being the discussion on the no-confidence motion against the Chief Minister. However, with the resignation of the Chief Minister, the motion has been shelved, and the session has been effectively cancelled.
The no-confidence motion was moved by the opposition parties, including the Congress, CPI, and CPI(M), against the Chief Minister, citing alleged corruption and misgovernance. The motion was expected to be taken up during the session, which would have led to a floor test to determine the confidence of the House in the Chief Minister.
The Governor’s decision to cancel the session has raised several questions about the future of the government in Manipur. With the resignation of the Chief Minister, the government is now in a state of limbo, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
The opposition parties have been vocal about their demands for a floor test to determine the confidence of the House in the government. However, with the session cancelled, it is unclear when and if a new session will be convened.
The Congress, which is the main opposition party in the state, has demanded that the Governor should immediately summon a special session of the Assembly to test the confidence of the House in the government. The party has also demanded that the Governor should not allow the Chief Minister to take any further decisions until a new government is formed.
On the other hand, the BJP, which is the ruling party in the state, has been quiet on the issue, and it remains to be seen how they will respond to the situation.
In the midst of this political crisis, the people of Manipur are left wondering about the future of their state. The cancellation of the Assembly session has raised concerns about the stability of the government and the impact it may have on the state’s economy and development.
The situation in Manipur is a stark reminder of the importance of political stability and the need for clear communication between the government and the opposition. The cancellation of the Assembly session has left many questions unanswered, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days.
