Manipur CM Biren Singh’s emotional interview, explains why he won’t resign, reasons for violence

Jul 01, 2023

Imphal (Manipur), July 01 (ANI): Speaking about his decision to step down as Manipur Chief Minister Manipur, Biren Singh on July 1 said that he doubted if people no longer trust him and the abusive language used by a small group of people against him made him take the decision. “Amid all this, I saw effigies of PM Modi and HM Amit Shah being burnt at a few places in the state, saw attempts of attack on BJP office. What the Centre did for Maipur and we did for Manipur in 5-6 years, I doubted if we have lost the trust of people. Thinking about this made me feel bad. The abusive language was used by a small group against me a few days back at a market. It didn't feel good. So, I decided this,” said CM Biren Singh Earlier, on June 30, hundreds of women gathered near the residence of the Manipur Chief Minister to display their support for him. The CM also came outside his residence in Imphal and waved to people. There were reports that he would meet the state Governor, which led to speculation that he may resign from his post. Notably, the speculations of his resignation arose amid the ethnic violence that erupted in the State on May 3 after clashes during a rally organised by the All Tribal Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for including Meiteis in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs). Thousands of people are in relief camps. Internet services continue to be suspended in the state and a curfew is in force in some areas. Home Minister Amit Shah visited the state and announced several measures for the restoration of peace.