Opposition Parties Demand Manipur Chief Minister's Resignation at All-Party Meet

Leaders from major political parties met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday to discuss the ongoing violence in Manipur. The opposition parties demanded the removal of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and called for the imposition of President's rule. They argued that peace cannot be achieved until trust is re-established among local communities.

The meeting was attended by 18 political parties, including the BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congress, DMK, AIADMK, Aam Aadmi Party, and the Left.

Representatives from various parties voiced their concerns about the handling of the situation in Manipur. The Trinamool Congress criticized the government's approach and demanded that an all-party delegation visit the state within a week. Former Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh stated that peace could not be achieved under the current state government and called for Singh's immediate replacement.

The government, however, assured that efforts are being made to restore normalcy. They said that around 36,000 security personnel are deployed in the state, 40 IPS officers have been sent to Manipur, 20 medical teams have been sent, and the supply of all essential items including medicines is being ensured.

Violence erupted in Manipur following a 'Tribal Solidarity March' organized on May 3 to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The Home Minister responded by assuring that the government has deployed additional police and sought the opposition's trust in his stewardship. The opposition also expressed concern over Prime Minister Modi's silence on the situation in Manipur.

The government said that the situation in Manipur is slowly returning to normal. "Since the late night of June 13, not a single person has died in violence in the state. So far, 1,800 looted weapons have been surrendered," government sources said.