Mon Feb 10 14:59:53 UTC 2025: ## Manipur Chief Minister Resigns Amidst Ethnic Violence
**Imphal, Manipur –** Nongthombam Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, resigned on February 9, 2025, amidst escalating ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities. His resignation, which came ahead of a no-confidence motion in the state assembly, follows a period of significant violence and displacement. Singh, the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, had served since 2017. He was re-elected in 2022 but his tenure ended abruptly due to the ongoing crisis. The article highlights Singh’s career, including his previous roles as a footballer and journalist, and provides a complete list of Manipur’s Chief Ministers since 1963. The situation in Manipur remains volatile, with the resignation adding another layer of complexity to the already tense political and social climate. The state, which joined the Indian Union in 1949, is grappling with the humanitarian consequences of the conflict, and the future political leadership remains uncertain.
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