Clamour grows for CM’s ouster; disquiet in BJP

Calls for the removal of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh are growing after his government’s response to a sexual assault case was deemed lax. A video of two women being assaulted and paraded naked went viral, prompting nationwide outcry. Singh, who is from the dominant Meitei community, has faced criticism for his handling of the case and his perceived bias towards his own community. Pressure on Singh has been mounting for some time, with some BJP leaders and opposition parties calling for his resignation.