With political uncertainty in the air, Manipur’s Chief Minister N. Biren Singh joins the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, aiming to fortify his resolve through a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam.
BY PC Bureau
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh Heads to Prayagraj Amid Political Crisis
Amid escalating tensions within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and several of his party MLAs  reached Prayagraj on Wednesday night to take a holy dip  on Thursday at the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela. This move comes as senior BJP leadership reportedly plans to replace Singh after the upcoming assembly session2.
In a tweet last night, Singh expressed his gratitude for being in Prayagraj for the auspicious Maha Kumbh Mela, a divine gathering that occurs once in 144 years. He mentioned that he would be taking the sacred dip along with his cabinet colleagues and MLAs, praying for peace, harmony, and prosperity for Manipur and the entire nation.
\Singh left for Prayagraj after holding a meeting with BJP in-charge for Northeast, Sambit Patra. However, Home Minister Amit Shah, who reportedly summoned him and other Manipur MLAs and ministers to Delhi, did not meet him. This is seen as a rebuff in political circles.
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The political crisis within the BJP has intensified, with senior leadership deciding to replace Singh after the assembly session. An anti-Chief Minister faction within the party is demanding his early removal, arguing that several BJP MLAs will be unable to support his leadership in their constituencies if a no-confidence motion is introduced.
Blessed to be in Prayagraj for the auspicious Maha Kumbh Mela, a divine gathering that comes once in 144 years.
Tomorrow, at the holy Triveni Sangam, along with my esteemed cabinet colleagues and Hon’ble MLAs, I will be taking the sacred dip and pray for peace, harmony, and… pic.twitter.com/BuMAc4kUbY
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 5, 2025
The crisis has placed additional pressure on the Kuki MLAs, who now face a dilemma: if they back Singh’s continued leadership, they risk alienating their community; if they oppose him, they may trigger political instability.
Insiders claim that senior leadership at the Centre has assured the anti-Chief Minister camp that Singh will be ousted sometime in March and has advised them against initiating a no-confidence motion during the upcoming assembly session. Reports also indicate that opposition parties and several BJP MLAs might introduce a no-confidence motion in the state assembly starting February 12.
