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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...
I feel good that after I stepped out (of the CM house), there was a huge crowd on the streets..
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..
On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to Manipur, CM N Biren Singh says, "...We can't stop anyone..
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