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TopicN. Biren Singh

Topic: N. Biren Singh

New BJP govt, old divisive ways. Biren’s rule shows party never gave Manipur real change

If Congress made errors, BJP should've given Manipur real change. Biren Singh's statements in weeks leading up to and during flare-up show BJP persisted with same policy of divisiveness.

‘Crime against humanity, deserves death penalty’ — Manipur CM Biren Singh on mob parading women naked

He further said that hunt for remaining culprits is underway, but did not elaborate on arrests made so far.

Manipur CM ‘condemns’ purported video of women being paraded naked — ‘will press for capital punishment’

Calling it a 'crime against humanity', Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh says 'directions have been issued to check the authenticity of the video and arrest the culprits immediately'.

Why Biren bid to raze bunkers has sparked unease in Manipur — ‘villages attacked almost daily’

Dismantling operation set to begin, some civil society groups say it's a 'good move', but insist it must be followed by deployment of sufficient security personnel.

After spat with Twitter users, CM Biren Singh hints at China’s role in Manipur violence

On unrest in Manipur, CM Biren Singh said ‘foreign hand’ can’t be ruled out, a day after his official handle engaged in spats with Twitter users calling for his removal.

Complex Manipur, clueless BJP: Modi govt runs out of ideas in our most ungovernable state

Anarchy prevails in Manipur when India has its strongest central govt since Indira Gandhi's. Not even writ of omnipotent BJP high command runs there, Biren Singh drama suggests.

Soon after torn ‘resignation letter’ goes viral, Manipur CM Biren Singh says he’s not stepping down

Resignation drama unfolded a day after tension erupted at Imphal's Ima Market and adjoining areas when security forces resorted to tear gas shelling to clear a mob build-up.

Amit Shah concerned about ‘evolving situation’ in Manipur’, says CM Biren Singh

After meeting the home minister, CM Singh said he has submitted a report of the measures taken up by the state government to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.

‘Modi, Amit Shah didn’t intervene in Manipur violence due to hidden agenda’, says ex-CM Ibobi Singh

Singh spoke to ThePrint on reasons behind ethnic clashes and inaction of authorities, and expressed hope peace could prevail if BJP-led govts at Centre and state acted decisively.

As attacks continue in Manipur, NPP says will be forced to reconsider support to Biren Singh govt

Security personnel foil mob attempts to target houses of BJP state chief A. Sharda Devi & MLA Biswajeet Singh. Disappointed with govt's efforts to contain the violence, says NPP.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.