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 begin 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 development has left the political landscape of Manipur in a state of uncertainty, with many wondering what the future holds for the state government. The Chief Minister’s resignation, which was accepted by the Governor, has raised questions about the stability of the government and the fate of the ongoing session of the Assembly.
According to sources, the Governor’s decision to cancel the Assembly session was taken after Chief Minister N Biren Singh met him at the Raj Bhavan and submitted his resignation. The Chief Minister had been under pressure to resign due to growing protests and demands for his ouster from various quarters.
The cancellation of the Assembly session is a significant development in the context of the ongoing political crisis in Manipur. The state has been witnessing turmoil since the results of the 2017 Assembly elections, which saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerge as the single largest party with 21 seats. However, the BJP was unable to form a government on its own and had to rely on the support of other parties to come to power.
The current crisis began when the BJP, which was part of the alliance government, decided to withdraw its support to the Chief Minister. This led to a no-confidence motion being moved against the Chief Minister, which was scheduled to be taken up during the upcoming session of the Assembly.
The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the future of the no-confidence motion. The motion, which was moved by the opposition parties, was expected to be taken up during the session and was seen as a crucial test of the Chief Minister’s majority.
The Governor’s decision to cancel the Assembly session has been welcomed by the opposition parties, which have been demanding the Chief Minister’s resignation. The opposition parties had been planning a large-scale protest during the session to demand the Chief Minister’s ouster.
However, the ruling party has expressed disappointment and frustration over the Governor’s decision. The party has accused the Governor of acting unconstitutionally and has demanded that the Assembly session be held as scheduled.
The cancellation of the Assembly session has also raised questions about the stability of the government. The Chief Minister’s resignation has left a power vacuum in the state, and it is unclear who will take over as the next Chief Minister.
In the meantime, the Governor has been advised to take necessary steps to ensure the stability of the government and to maintain law and order in the state. The Governor’s decision to cancel the Assembly session has also raised questions about the role of the Governor in the state’s political crisis.
In conclusion, the cancellation of the Assembly session by the Governor is a significant development in the context of the ongoing political crisis in Manipur. The Chief Minister’s resignation has left a power vacuum in the state, and it is unclear who will take over as the next Chief Minister. The Governor’s decision has also raised questions about the role of the Governor in the state’s political crisis.
