N. Biren Singh Resigns as Manipur Chief Minister

By A Staff Reporter

Imphal, Feb 9: Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has stepped down from his post, submitting his resignation to the Governor of Manipur. In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted key concerns that need continued attention.

Singh, who led the state through significant challenges, acknowledged the support of the Central government in maintaining stability, implementing developmental projects, and safeguarding Manipur’s interests. He urged the Centre to remain committed to crucial issues such as border security, the fight against illegal immigration, and combating the drug menace.

In his letter, Singh outlined five major concerns: preserving Manipur’s territorial integrity, curbing border infiltration, ensuring a strict biometric-based Free Movement Regime (FMR), and accelerating the ongoing border fencing project. He stressed the importance of sustaining efforts against drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, which have been major challenges for the state.