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 tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Sunday.
The development has sent shockwaves through the political circles of Manipur, with many speculating about the reasons behind the Governor’s decision. The seventh session of the Assembly was originally scheduled to begin on February 10, with a series of important legislative business listed on the agenda, including the presentation of the state budget.
However, with the Governor’s order, all proceedings of the Assembly have been put on hold, and the session has been officially cancelled. This means that the state’s budget presentation, which was expected to be a major highlight of the session, will now be delayed.
The sudden cancellation of the Assembly session has raised many questions about the political situation in Manipur. The ruling party, led by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, had been facing mounting pressure and criticism over its handling of various issues, including the state’s economy, law and order, and corruption.
Despite these challenges, the party had been hoping to use the upcoming Assembly session to present its achievements and policies to the people of Manipur. However, with the Chief Minister’s resignation and the cancellation of the session, it appears that the party’s plans have been scuttled.
The no-confidence motion that was expected to be taken up during the session has also been shelved, according to sources. The motion was tabled by the opposition parties, who had been mounting pressure on the government over its handling of various issues.
The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the role of the Governor in Manipur’s political dynamics. The Governor, who is the titular head of the state, has the power to prorogue or dissolve the Assembly, but it is unusual for him to cancel a session in the midst of a political crisis.
Many political analysts believe that the Governor’s decision is a sign of the growing intervention of the Centre in the state’s political affairs. The BJP-led Centre has been keen to maintain its influence in the Northeast, and the cancellation of the Assembly session may be seen as a move to consolidate its power in Manipur.
The opposition parties in Manipur have condemned the Governor’s decision, terming it an “undemocratic” move. They have accused the Centre of trying to undermine the democratic process in the state.
The decision has also sparked concerns about the impact on the state’s economy and governance. The cancellation of the Assembly session means that important legislative business will be delayed, and the state’s budget presentation will be put on hold.
The people of Manipur are also worried about the implications of the Governor’s decision on their daily lives. The state is already facing several challenges, including corruption, unemployment, and poor healthcare infrastructure, and the cancellation of the Assembly session may worsen the situation.
As the political situation in Manipur continues to unfold, one thing is clear – the Governor’s decision has sent shockwaves through the state, and the people are eagerly waiting to see what happens next.
