Okram Ibobi Singh | |
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Leader of the Opposition of the Manipur Legislative Assembly | |
In office 15 March 2017 –30 March 2022 | |
Preceded by | inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
11th Chief Minister of Manipur | |
In office 7 March 2002 –15 March 2017 | |
Preceded by | Radhabinod Koijam |
Succeeded by | Nongthombam Biren Singh |
Member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2007 | |
Constituency | Thoubal |
In office 2002–2007 | |
Constituency | Khangabok |
In office 1984–1995 | |
Constituency | Khangabok |
Personal details | |
Born | Athokpam,Manipur,India | 19 June 1948
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Landhoni Devi |
Relations | Okram Henry Singh (Nephew) Surajkumar Okram (Son) |
Occupation | Politician |
Okram Ibobi Singh (born 19 June 1948) is an Indian Politician who is currently serving as a member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Thoubal Assembly constituency since 2007,from Khangabok Assembly constituency from 2002 to 2007 and from 1984 to 1995. He also served as the 11th Chief Minister of Manipur from 2002 to 2017 and the Leader of the Opposition,Manipur Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2022 as a member of the Indian National Congress. [1] [2]
Ibobi is credited with bringing stability to the state government after a long time as he completed a full term since Rishang Keising. While many praise him for bringing political stability and development,his 15 years of rule as Chief Minister is also not free from controversies. There are many alleged fake encounter cases [3] in Manipur especially those associated with insurgent groups.
The ILP movement in 2015 led by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) caused long days of public curfew and general strikes. His policy to create seven additional districts in Manipur was not well accepted by Nagas of Manipur and led to 2016 Manipur unrest which led to one of the longest economic blockades in a state in the history of India.
Okram Ibobi Singh was born to Okram Angoubi and Lukamani Devi to a Meitei Hindu [ citation needed ] family at Athokpam,Thoubal district. He is the oldest child and has five brothers and three sisters. He was born to a poor family and helped with his father's profession. He did his graduation from D.M. College,Imphal. He is married to L. Landhoni Devi,who has won two consecutive elections of Manipur Legislative Assembly from Khangabok Constituency of Thoubal district. She is also the first woman MLA of Thoubal district. [4]
In November 2006,Okram Ibobi Singh's residence was attacked by the terrorist organization - People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). [5]
On 2 September 2008,militants again attacked Shri Ibobi's official residence at Babupara,Imphal while he was sleeping. One security guard was injured in the attack,but Singh was unharmed. A member of the PREPAK claimed responsibility for the attack via phone and indicated it was meant as a warning to Singh to stop policies meant to thwart the insurgency in Manipur. [6]
In a September 2006 leaked diplomatic cable,Henry V. Jardine,Principal Officer,U.S. Consulate General,Kolkata,reported the Chief Minister as "Mr. Ten Percent" for the amount of money he takes from contracts and government projects. [7]
Thoubal district is one of the sixteen districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. This district is bounded by Imphal East on the north,Kangpokpi District and Tengnoupal District districts on the east,Kakching district on the south and Imphal West district on the west. The district occupies an area of 324 km2. The population as of 2011 is 286,687. Thoubal town is the district headquarters. This district is known for Khongjom,where the last battle of the independence of Manipur was fought in April 1891 against the British army.
Thoubal is a town and municipal council with 18 wards,serving as the district headquarters in Thoubal district,in the Indian state of Manipur. The name 'Thoubal' derives from 'Athouba,' meaning brave people,symbolizing the courageous residents of the district. It is one of the larger towns in Manipur,known for its idyllic setting,featuring numerous lakes,rivers,paddy fields,and gardens. Thoubal is also a gateway to Southeast Asia,with the Trans-Asian Highway (AH1) passing through it,and is well-connected to Imphal,Kakching,Moreh,and Yairipok.
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Maibam Kunjo Singh was an Indian politician and a Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly. He was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly to the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Hiyanglam in Thoubal district,Manipur for four terms.
Okram Henry Singh is an Indian politician from Manipur and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was elected as a member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Wangkhei constituency in Imphal East District from the Indian National Congress in 2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election. In 2021,he was defeated by Thangjam Arunkumar Singh with a huge margin of votes. He is the nephew of former Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh.
Rajkumar Imo Singh,also known as R.K. Imo Singh is an Indian politician from the State of Manipur belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was earlier a member of the Indian National Congress,and was elected to the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Sagolband constituency in 2012 and 2017. He joined the BJP in 2021 and got re-elected in 2022.
Wangkhei is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.
Thoubal Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.
Khangabok Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.
Elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly were held in February 2002,to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Manipur,India. The Indian National Congress won the most seats as well as the popular vote,and Okram Ibobi Singh was appointed as the Chief Minister of Manipur. The Indian National Congress didn't have a majority of seats on its own and joined the Secular Proggresive Front alliance,along with the Communist Party of India,the Nationalist Congress Party and the Manipur State Congress Party.
Elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly were held in February 2007,to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Manipur,India. The Indian National Congress won the most seats as well as the popular vote,and Okram Ibobi Singh was re-appointed as the Chief Minister of Manipur. The Indian National Congress was part of the Secular Proggresive Front alliance,along with the Communist Party of India,the Nationalist Congress Party and the Manipur State Congress Party.