Amid intensifying pressure from within the state BJP and two visits to Delhi within a week, N Biren Singh had to step down after he lost the party central leadership’s support.

Biren Singh, Manipur's Chief Minister, has resigned amid ongoing tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities. The BJP's state MLA, Y Khemchand Singh, expressed commitment to following the party's high command decision,

BJP has its task cut out as it has limited time to zero in on the next CM. “This means President’s Rule and keeping the Assembly suspended may be the only way out,” says a source.

Imphal: A day after the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, hectic parleys were going on to choose an alternate leader of the ruling BJP legislature party who would lead the new government.

According to the sources, Patra met Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata, municipal administration housing development minister Y Khemchand, education minister Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh and BJP MLA Th Radheshyam.

In his resignation letter to the Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla, N Biren Singh stated, "It has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur so far. "

A day after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation, state BJP in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held closed-door meetings with a few BJP legislators at a hotel here to decide the next course of action, party sources said.

Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister two years after violence hit the northeastern state. While BJP is yet to name his successor, five faces are in focus.

Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation has prompted criticism from opposition leaders who argue he should have stepped down earlier amid ongoing violence in the state. Calls for accountability persist as Congress and CPI leaders demand explanations and justice for affected communities.