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Amid Political Turmoil in Manipur, BJP Leadership to Determine Next Chief Minister
On February 9, N Biren Singh resigned from his position as chief minister, formally handing his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan around 5:20 PM. This move came amid mounting speculation regarding a potential no-confidence motion against his leadership, and his resignation coincided with a high-stakes meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, highlighting the severity of the political turmoil.
In his resignation letter, Singh raised several critical issues facing Manipur, including the need to protect the state’s territorial integrity, address border infiltration, tackle drug trafficking, and enhance border security. Reports indicate that he also suggested suspending the Manipur Legislative Assembly, though specifics on this proposal remain vague.
Singh’s resignation has thrown Manipur into a state of political uncertainty. Earlier this week, three senior ministers—Govindas Konthoujam, Thongam Biswajit, and L Susindro Meitei—along with four BJP MLAs, took a chartered flight to Delhi, reflecting the rising tensions within the party. BJP MP Sambit Patra and other senior state officials were present at the Raj Bhavan during the resignation, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
Singh’s tenure as chief minister has been marred by persistent ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, which began in May 2023, resulting in over 200 fatalities and the displacement of thousands. His administration has faced significant criticism for its management of the crisis, with allegations of bias surfacing from various groups. Despite multiple interventions by the Central government, achieving lasting peace has proven elusive.
The call for a separate administration for Kuki-Zo-dominated areas has further complicated the political scenario. The BJP’s decision to include Kuki MLAs in the upcoming leadership discussions appears to be an effort to close the growing divide and stabilize governance. As the party prepares to elect a new chief minister, various factions within the state unit are jockeying for power.
The final decision made by the BJP will not only influence the future governance of Manipur but also shape the party’s standing in this volatile region as the 2026 Assembly elections approach.
New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.
Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.
Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.
Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.
The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.
New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.
According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.
Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.
Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.
Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.
He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.
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Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.
Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.
According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.
The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.
Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
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Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.
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