Congress demands Manipur CM’s resignation, fresh polls amid renewed violence
The Congress party has demanded the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh, citing a failure to curb renewed violence in the state. The party alleges that armed groups are operating with impunity and possess superior weaponry compared to security forces.
Why it matters
The ongoing security crisis in Manipur highlights deep-seated political instability and the challenges of maintaining law and order in conflict-prone regions.
Congress demands Manipur CM’s resignation, fresh polls amid renewed violence left Kangpokpi: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh during an inspection of Sinai Camp, a designated camp for militants under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, on October 25, 2026. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/q6hr2n/article71623122.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_25_2026_000311A.jpg - Kangpokpi: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh during an inspection of Sinai Camp, a designated camp for militants under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. The camp was recently taken over by the CRPF following joint operations involving its CoBRA unit, police and other security forces in the aftermath of the killing of three firewood collectors near Nongshum in Imphal East district. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_25_2026_000311A) The party says the BJP government in Manipur has “completely failed to stop the violence” and that armed groups possess more sophisticated weapons than the security forces.
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