N Biren Singh, first BJP CM in Manipur, who faced uphill crisis in hill state
Nongthombam Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister following severe ethnic clashes since May 2023. Despite the central government's efforts to restore peace, including deploying additional security forces and implementing new measures, challenges like Myanmar fighter infiltration persisted. Singh, a former footballer and journalist, had struggled to manage the conflict, leading to his resignation.
Nongthombam Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister following severe ethnic clashes since May 2023. Despite the central government's efforts to restore peace, including deploying additional security forces and implementing new measures, challenges like Myanmar fighter infiltration persisted. Singh, a former footballer and journalist, had struggled to manage the conflict, leading to his resignation.
