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 Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. This decision comes after Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation to the Governor at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Sunday.
The Manipur Legislative Assembly was set to convene on February 10, with the agenda including a no-confidence motion against the government, which was to be tabled by the opposition parties. However, with the resignation of the Chief Minister and the subsequent cancellation of the assembly session, the no-confidence motion has been shelved.
The development has sent shockwaves across the political landscape of Manipur, with many speculating about the implications of the Governor’s decision. The opposition parties, which had been planning to move the no-confidence motion, have expressed disappointment and frustration at the turn of events.
The Governor’s move to cancel the assembly session has been widely viewed as a significant blow to the opposition, which had been hoping to take advantage of the government’s vulnerability to bring down the administration. The opposition parties, including the Congress, the CPI, and the Trinamool Congress, had been planning to table the no-confidence motion, citing the government’s failure to address various issues affecting the state.
The no-confidence motion was to be tabled by the opposition parties, who had accused the government of corruption, inefficiency, and failure to deliver on its promises. The motion was expected to be a major test for the government, and its cancellation has left many wondering about the future of the administration.
The resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, which triggered the cancellation of the assembly session, has been seen as a major setback for the BJP-led government. The Chief Minister’s resignation came just days after the BJP’s alliance partner, the Naga People’s Front (NPF), withdrew its support to the government.
The NPF had been critical of the government’s handling of various issues, including the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), which had sparked widespread protests in the state. The withdrawal of the NPF’s support had left the government in a precarious situation, and the resignation of the Chief Minister was seen as the culmination of a long-standing crisis.
The Governor’s decision to cancel the assembly session has also raised questions about the role of the Raj Bhavan in the political affairs of the state. The Governor, who is the constitutional head of the state, has the power to convene or adjourn the assembly session. However, his decision to cancel the session has been seen as a departure from the norms of constitutional governance.
In a statement, the Governor’s office said that the decision to cancel the assembly session was taken in consultation with the Chief Secretary and other senior officials. The statement said that the cancellation was necessary to maintain law and order in the state and to ensure that the government could function smoothly.
However, the opposition parties have accused the Governor of acting in a partisan manner, claiming that he has undermined the democratic process and the rights of the people. The opposition has demanded that the Governor reconvene the assembly session and allow the no-confidence motion to be tabled.
As the political situation in Manipur continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and the cancellation of the assembly session have sent shockwaves across the state. The implications of the Governor’s decision will be closely watched, and the future of the administration hangs in the balance.
