Imphal: Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh on Monday resigned as Manipur Chief Minister, paving the way for formation of a new ministry under the BJP.
Ibobi Singh, who had refused to quit earlier saying his party had the numbers, later agreed to resign by Tuesday evening.
His decision to resign on Monday night comes as the BJP legislature party elected former editor and minister Nongthombam Biren as leader. Biren is to stake claim to form the next government.
The Congress chief minister, in his attempt to hold on to power, refused to step down when asked by Governor Najma Heptulla, saying the numbers were on his side. However, later in the day, Ibobi Singh announced that he would step down in 24 hours. He resigned on Monday night.
He, however, argued that with the Congress emerging as the single largest party, he should be given the first opportunity to form the government.
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