Mon Feb 10 03:19:24 UTC 2025: ## Manipur CM’s Resignation Too Little, Too Late: Opposition

**Imphal, India** – The resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has been met with widespread criticism from opposition parties, who deem it a belated response to the escalating ethnic violence that has ravaged the state for nearly two years. The violence has claimed at least 250 lives and displaced over 60,000 people.

Leaders from both the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities expressed skepticism that Singh’s departure will bring meaningful change. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Singh of instigating division and demanded immediate intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including a visit to the state. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge described the resignation as “shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted,” highlighting the BJP’s perceived inaction over the past 21 months. Similar sentiments were echoed by the Communist Party of India.

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), representing the Kuki-Zo community, stated that their demand for a separate administration remains unchanged. Meanwhile, a prominent Meitei organization expressed concern that the resignation could embolden Kuki separatist forces.

While some, like a spokesperson for the Kuki National Organisation, saw potential for renewed peace talks under new leadership, others, including the Manipur Congress, attributed Singh’s resignation to an impending no-confidence motion and disqualification petitions against BJP MLAs.

The opposition’s unified stance underscores the deep-seated frustration with the central government’s handling of the crisis and calls for immediate and decisive action to restore peace in Manipur.

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