Manipur Governor Orders Upcoming Assembly Session Null & Void
In a shocking 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 decision to cancel the Assembly session has been made following a meeting between the Governor and the Chief Minister, where the latter had expressed his desire to step down from his post. The Chief Minister’s resignation came after a meeting with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who have been pushing for his exit from office.
The cancellation of the Assembly session has significant implications for the state’s politics. The session was expected to see the introduction of several important bills, including the Manipur State GST Bill, which would have introduced a new tax regime in the state. The cancellation of the session also means that the no-confidence motion that was to be tabled against the government will not be taken up.
The decision to cancel the Assembly session has been met with widespread criticism from opposition parties, who have accused the Governor of acting in a partisan manner. The opposition parties have demanded that the Governor should not have taken such a decision without consulting the leaders of the opposition parties.
The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the stability of the state government. The BJP-led government in Manipur has been facing opposition from various quarters, including the opposition parties and civil society groups, who have been demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister’s resignation has been seen as a major blow to the government, which has been struggling to maintain its credibility. The government has been facing allegations of corruption and mismanagement, and the Chief Minister’s resignation is seen as a major setback for the government.
The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the role of the Governor in the state’s politics. The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, and is responsible for ensuring that the government functions in accordance with the Constitution. However, the Governor’s decision to cancel the Assembly session has been seen as a partisan decision, which may not be in line with the constitutional duties of the Governor.
The cancellation of the Assembly session has also had a significant impact on the state’s economy. The session was expected to see the introduction of several important economic bills, including the Manipur State GST Bill. The cancellation of the session means that these bills will not be introduced, and the state’s economy may suffer as a result.
In conclusion, the cancellation of the Manipur Assembly session is a significant development in the state’s politics. The decision has significant implications for the state’s economy and politics, and has raised questions about the role of the Governor in the state’s politics. The opposition parties have demanded that the Governor should not have taken such a decision without consulting the leaders of the opposition parties, and have accused the Governor of acting in a partisan manner.
