N Biren Singh
Controversy Surrounds Demolition of Historic Manipur Rajbari: Reconstruction Promises Face Public Skepticism
Oct 12, 2025 12:39 pm CST
The demolition of Redlands Building (Manipur Rajbari) in Shillong has ignited controversy despite government promises to preserve its original design during reconstruction. This historically significant site, where Manipur's last ruler signed the 1949 merger agreement with India, was razed without public consultation, raising concerns about heritage preservation policies and transparency during President's rule in Manipur.
BJP Delegation Led by Former CM N Biren Singh Pushes for Government Revival in Manipur Amid President's Rule
Oct 05, 2025 01:40 pm CST
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh leads a delegation of BJP legislators to Delhi seeking to end President's Rule and form a new government in Manipur. The team aims to meet with central BJP leadership to discuss government formation and strategies to address the ongoing ethnic conflict and displacement crisis in the state.
Manipur BJP Delegation Meets Central Leadership to Discuss New Government Formation Amid Extended President's Rule
Oct 05, 2025 03:02 am CST
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh leads a delegation of BJP MLAs to Delhi to meet central leadership regarding the formation of a new government in Manipur. The meetings aim to address the ongoing crisis of internally displaced persons and reopening of highways following the state's extended period under President's rule due to ethnic violence that began in May 2023.
Citizenship Controversy: Meitei and Thadou Leaders Seek Disqualification of Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip
Sep 27, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip faces disqualification demands over citizenship questions as activists from both Meitei and Thadou communities file an extensive affidavit with the Governor. The controversy centers around Haokip's voter registration history, the legitimacy of the Any Kuki Tribes classification in Manipur's Scheduled Tribes list, and ongoing tensions surrounding demands for separate tribal administration amid Manipur's political crisis.
AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh: Impact and Implementation Across Northeast India
Sep 27, 2025 01:30 am CST
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six months across Manipur, nine districts in Nagaland, and select regions of Arunachal Pradesh. While 13 police station jurisdictions in Manipur remain exempt, this extension follows continuing ethnic tensions that have claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. Despite ongoing protests against its allegedly draconian provisions, AFSPA continues to grant security forces extensive powers in these designated "disturbed areas" effective from October 1.