Tremendous drama in Imphal amid speculations of Manipur CM’s resignation

Imphal (IANS). Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh was on Friday stopped from going to the Raj Bhavan to meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey amid intense speculation of his resignation.

Around 2.30 pm, Singh came out of his official bungalow with several ministers and leaders and when his motorcade tried to proceed towards the Raj Bhavan, thousands of people, mostly women, surrounded his car and forced him to return. done.

Some media channels showed the torn resignation letter written by Biren Singh to the Governor.

Manipur government spokesperson and Health and Family Welfare Minister Sapam Ranjan Singh said the huge crowd prevented the Chief Minister from going to the Raj Bhavan.

Sapam Ranjan Singh told the media, “The Chief Minister is angry with the incidents in Manipur during the last few days. Now we are discussing the further course of action.”

Carrying banners and placards, some women told the media that they would not allow Singh to resign.

Local media reported that the chief minister was to meet the governor at 10 a.m., then it was postponed to 1 p.m. And then until 3 p.m.

Raj Bhavan sources refused to comment on the latest developments and did not confirm the Chief Minister’s meeting with the Governor.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is visiting the violence-hit state and meeting the affected people. The latest developments have happened during his visit.