Manipur Governor orders upcoming Assembly session null & void
In a sudden 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 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 seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly was scheduled to begin on February 10, with a host of important agendas on the table, including the discussion on the state’s budget and the no-confidence motion against the government. However, with the Governor’s declaration, all these plans seem to be scrapped.
According to sources, the Chief Minister had tendered his resignation to the Governor following a meeting with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who are part of the ruling coalition in the state. The resignation is believed to have been accepted by the Governor, which has led to the cancellation of the upcoming Assembly session.
The development has sent shockwaves across the political circles in Manipur, with many speculating about the reasons behind the Chief Minister’s sudden decision to resign. Some believe that the move is a result of the BJP’s decision to reorganize its leadership in the state, while others think that it could be a ploy to delay the no-confidence motion against the government.
The no-confidence motion, which was tabled by the opposition parties, was expected to be a crucial test for the government’s stability. The opposition parties had accused the government of failing to deliver on its promises and alleged corruption scandals. However, with the Assembly session being cancelled, the no-confidence motion will now have to be re-tabled in a new session, which could be weeks or even months away.
The Governor’s decision has also raised questions about the future of the government in Manipur. If the Chief Minister has resigned, it is unclear who will take over as the head of the government until a new Chief Minister is appointed. The BJP, which is the largest party in the state, will have to decide on a new leader to take charge of the government.
In a statement, the Governor’s office said that the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly was being cancelled due to “unforeseen circumstances”. The statement did not provide any further details about the reasons behind the decision.
The development has also sparked concerns about the state of governance in Manipur. The state has been plagued by political instability in recent years, with several governments falling due to internal conflicts and power struggles. The cancellation of the Assembly session is likely to further destabilize the government and could lead to a prolonged period of uncertainty.
In conclusion, the Governor’s decision to cancel the upcoming Assembly session is a significant development in Manipur politics. While the reasons behind the Chief Minister’s resignation are unclear, it is evident that the government is facing a major crisis. The future of the government in Manipur remains uncertain, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks.
