Eight BJP Leaders Resign from Jiribam Mandal Amid Growing Crisis in Manipur

Guwahati:In a significant political shift, eight senior leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jiribam Mandal in Manipur have tendered their resignations, voicing deep concerns over the escalating crisis in the state. The group of office bearers, including prominent figures from the party’s local leadership, expressed dissatisfaction with the BJP’s response to the ongoing ethnic unrest in the region.The mass resignation was formalized through a joint letter addressed to the BJP leadership in Manipur, outlining the distressing conditions in Jiribam and broader concerns over governance in the state. The resigning leaders, including K. Jadu Singh (President), Mutum Hemanta Singh (General Secretary), and P. Biramani Singh (General Secretary, Organisation), among others, cited the lack of effective leadership and the failure to resolve the escalating ethnic and law-and-order issues in the region as the primary reasons for their decision.In their resignation statement, the former office bearers noted the worsening security situation in Jiribam and throughout Manipur, which has seen ongoing violence since ethnic tensions erupted earlier in 2023. The leaders highlighted their helplessness in the face of growing unrest and their frustration with the BJP’s handling of the crisis.The resignations come at a time when the BJP-led government, under Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, is facing severe criticism for its response to the ethnic conflict that has displaced thousands and caused widespread disruption. The development could indicate a rift within the party’s local leadership, potentially undermining its influence and support in the region.This mass resignation underscores the growing strain within the BJP’s Jiribam Mandal and reflects the broader challenges the party is grappling with in maintaining its political hold over Manipur, as it confronts both internal dissent and external pressure amid the ongoing turmoil.