His resignation got here practically 21 months after ethnic violence within the state left over many useless and displaced hundreds
N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister on Sunday after assembly Union Home Minister Amit Shah, ending days of inner discord throughout the state’s ruling BJP. His resignation got here practically 21 months after ethnic violence within the state left over 250 folks useless and displaced hundreds, in accordance with stories.
Singh submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at round 5:30 PM in Imphal. His determination got here a day earlier than the state meeting’s funds session, which was later canceled.
In his resignation letter, Singh expressed gratitude to the central authorities, saying, “It has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur. I am extremely grateful for the timely actions, interventions, and developmental projects aimed at safeguarding Manipur’s interests.”
The resignation follows a Supreme Court directive for a forensic report on leaked audio tapes allegedly that includes Singh. In these recordings, he is purportedly heard admitting that the ethnic violence was instigated at his insistence. The opposition has criticised the BJP, claiming the transfer was made too late to forestall the federal government from collapsing and to keep away from authorized penalties.
What is his net worth?
Despite holding a key political place, Biren Singh has a net worth of simply over Rs 1 crore. His election affidavit states that he owns property worth Rs 1,08,46,392—far lower than his son-in-law, RK Imo Singh, whose declared property exceed Rs 5 crore, making him practically 5 occasions wealthier than the outgoing CM.
