Biren government in trouble due to withdrawal of support by NPP! What is the number game?

Manipur Violence News: Manipur is currently going through a serious crisis. Another major political upheaval has come in this state affected by ethnic violence. The National People's Party (NPP) has withdrawn support from the BJP-led N Biren Singh government. This decision has raised questions on the political stability of the state.

Why did NPP withdraw support?

The NPP has alleged that the Biren government has completely failed to restore law and order in Manipur and stop the violence. The party wrote a letter to BJP national president JP Nadda and announced the withdrawal of support. According to the NPP, the violence has rendered thousands of families homeless in the state, and the government has failed to stop it.

Is Chief Minister Biren Singh's chair in danger?

However, the withdrawal of support by the NPP is not going to have any major impact on the stability of the Biren Singh government.

Situation in Manipur Assembly:

Total seats: 60

BJP: 37 MLAs

NDA support: Naga People's Front (5), JDU (1), Independent (3)

Opposition: Congress (5), KPA (2)

NPP: 7 MLAs

Even after the withdrawal of support by the NPP, the NDA has the support of 53 MLAs, which is enough for a majority. However, this incident is challenging the credibility of the government and the political environment.

New wave of ethnic violence in Manipur

On Saturday night, militants killed three women and three children in Jiribam district, increasing tension in the state. After this, the angry mob targeted the houses of ministers and MLAs and carried out arson and vandalism.

Government response:

Internet service shut down in seven districts.

Indefinite curfew imposed.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation and gave instructions to restore peace.

Roots of ethnic conflict

Ethnic violence in Manipur started in May last year.

Issue: Demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community.

Protest: Kuki and other tribes protested against it calling it an attack on their rights.

Result:

More than 220 people dead so far.

Thousands of families homeless.

Continuing tension and violence in the state.

Role of the Central Government

Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled all his scheduled rallies in view of the gravity of the situation and held an emergency meeting with officials in Delhi. The Home Ministry has assured to take all possible steps to ensure peace in Manipur.

What could happen next?

Political instability:

The opposition will try to corner the government further after the withdrawal of support by the NPP.

Political polarisation may increase amid ethnic violence.

Challenge to restore peace:

The central and state governments will have to take concrete steps to restore trust among all communities.

There is a need to stop violence and speed up relief work.

Pressure on the government:

The Biren government will have to deliver concrete results to save its credibility.

Conclusion

The political and social crisis in Manipur has put the state in a difficult situation. The withdrawal of support by the NPP has increased political pressure on the government, but its position is secure for now. However, the state and central governments will have to work together to bring the ethnic violence and the deteriorating situation under control. It is time for leadership and strong action for Manipur to restore stability and peace in the violence-hit state.