Ibobi Singh Resigns as Manipur CM After BJP, Cong Claim Majority

The BJP claimed that it enjoyed the support of 32 MLAs in the 60-member assembly.

Okram Ibobi Singh resigned from his position as the Chief Minister of Manipur late on Monday.

Earlier, Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla has asked the leader to submit his resignation immediately, so that the process of formation of the next government can be started.

Ibobi Singh, along with Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhamgam and state Congress president TN Haokip, had met the Governor last night. The Governor had asked Singh to resign immediately so that she can start the process of government formation. As per rules, until and unless the present Chief Minister resigns, the process of formation of the next government cannot be started.

Source in Governor’s House