Amid rising concerns over the situation in Manipur, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) and Congress on Sunday said that China is involved in the violent incidents in the state and 'President's rule should be imposed in the state'. Talking to the news agency ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut asked what action did Central government take against China. He said that Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh should resign and president's rule should be imposed in the state.


"China is involved in Manipur violence. What action did you (Central govt) take against China? He (Manipur CM) should resign and president's rule should be imposed there," Raut said. 






Speaking on the same line, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari claimed that the rifles that were caught in Manipur were 'made in China'. He said, "Rahul Gandhi went there and appealed for peace. CM should be removed immediately and the president's rule should be imposed."






Meanwhile, on Saturday, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh explained why he first planned to resign from his role amid the state's continuous unrest before deciding to stay in office. High drama had erupted outside the CM's house and Raj Bhavan following news of Singh's resignation. His supporters prevented the chief minister from entering the Raj Bhavan.


Speaking about his decision to resign, Manipur CM Singh informed ANI: "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 Manipur 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...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."


Supporters of the chief minister not only requested him not to quit, but also tore his resignation letter in public. Singh later tweeted that he had opted not to resign "at this critical juncture."


“A leader can't be a leader without public confidence. I feel good that after I stepped out (of the CM house), there was a huge crowd on the streets. They cried and showed me their trust in me. This proved my thoughts (of doubts) wrong) because the people still stood in my support. They told me not to resign. If they tell me to resign, I will; if they tell me not to, I won't”, he said.


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