Was going to resign because of hurtful words but stopped because of public's faith, says Manipur CM

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Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said that he was hurt by words of some people in the wake of violence in the state and that had prompted him to resign however he refrained after he saw people on the streets and their trust on him. Talking to ANI, Biren said, «A leader can't be a leader without public confidence. I feel good that after I stepped out (of the CM house), there was a huge crowd on the streets.

They cried and showed their trust in me. This proved my thoughts (of doubts) wrong) because the people still stood in my support. They told me not to resign.

If they tell me to resign, I will; if they tell me not to, I won't.» After a daylong high voltage drama on Friday Biren said that he would not resign at this “crucial juncture”. Singh on Friday tweeted: “At this crucial juncture, I wish to clarify that I will not be resigning from the post of Chief Minister.” When asked what could be the reason behind violence in his state, Manipur CM N Biren Singh says, «I am confused as well...I had said a consensus is important...High Court had asked us; my Government had still not recommended if Meitei community should or should not be included as Scheduled Tribe. There was a four-week time.

So, I don't know the reason. It should be the organisation that organised a solidarity rally to not include Meitei, that should tell the world...They have the answer...» On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to Manipur, CM N Biren Singh says, "...We can't stop anyone. But the timing — it has been 40 days.

Why did he not come earlier? He is a Congress leader but in what capacity was he making the visit? I don't think the timing was right. He seemed to have come with a political agenda. He came & then there was an incident in the