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Manipur Congress Shakeup: Ayangbam Oken Singh Appointed SC Wing Chief

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved Ayangbam Oken Singh's appointment as chairperson of Manipur Congress's Scheduled Caste Department. The 54-year-old leader previously belonged to the National People's Party before joining Congress. Meanwhile, state Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra Singh strongly criticized the BJP government's performance in Manipur. He accused the ruling party of failing to maintain basic infrastructure and creating divisions among communities.

Key Points: Ayangbam Oken Singh Made Manipur Congress SC Department Chairperson

  • Former NPP member Ayangbam Oken Singh joins Congress leadership role
  • Singh previously contested 2022 Assembly elections from Sekmai constituency
  • Congress accuses BJP government of divisive politics and governance failure
  • State Congress highlights poor road conditions affecting Manipur residents
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Manipur: Ayangbam Oken Singh appointed Chairperson of state Cong SC wing

Congress President Kharge appoints Ayangbam Oken Singh as Manipur Congress SC wing chairperson amid party's criticism of BJP governance in the state.

"Vinash Kale Vipreet Buddhi! - Keisham Meghachandra Singh"

New Delhi/Imphal, Oct 24

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday approved the proposal for the appointment of Ayangbam Oken Singh as the Chairperson of Manipur Congress Committee’s Scheduled Caste Department with immediate effect.

All India Congress Committee General Secretary K. C. Venugopal, in a statement, announced the appointment of Ayangbam Oken Singh, a social worker turned politician. Party sources in Imphal said that the 54-year-old Scheduled Caste leader Singh was earlier in the National People’s Party and a few years back joined the Congress. As an NPP candidate he unsuccessfully contested the Sekmai (SC) constituency in the 2022 Manipur Assembly elections and was defeated by BJP candidate Heikham Dingo Singh.

Meanwhile, Manipur state Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh on Friday said that the people of Manipur can see clearly — “Vinash Kale Vipreet Buddhi!” (When destiny approaches, people tend to act foolishly). “When a government loses touch with truth and the people’s voice, its end is certain. The BJP’s arrogance, injustice, and divisive politics are leading them to their own downfall. As a result, the people are enduring unbearable pain and unending sorrow. Communities that once lived together in peace are now divided by fear and mistrust,” the Congress leader said in a statement.

He said that the cries of mothers, the suffering of the youth, and the silence of those in power reveal a tragic collapse of governance and humanity. Singh, also a Congress MLA, said that it is time for the voices of the people to rise above the politics of hatred and restore peace, justice, and normalcy in our land. “The Congress party stands firmly with the people of Manipur, to heal the wounds, to unite hearts, and to rebuild a peaceful and dignified future for all,” he stated.

The state Congress chief said that the so-called double-engine BJP government has completely failed to construct and maintain roads and highways, the very lifelines of Manipur. The condition of national highways in the state is horrible, with no signs of repair, maintenance, or improvement. “The suffering of the people who travel on these roads is unprecedented in the history of Manipur,” he said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting that he switched from NPP to Congress. Political parties should focus more on development work rather than just changing faces. The real test will be whether this appointment brings any positive change on ground.
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Arjun K
The Congress leader's statement about "Vinash Kale Vipreet Buddhi" hits hard. Manipur has suffered enough with violence and poor infrastructure. Whichever party comes to power, they must prioritize peace and development. The road conditions are indeed terrible! 🛣️
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the focus on SC representation, I wish political appointments weren't so focused on party politics. The people of Manipur deserve better governance regardless of which party is in power. The infrastructure issues mentioned are very real concerns.
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Meera T
As someone from Northeast India, I can confirm the highway conditions are absolutely horrible. It takes hours to travel short distances. Hope this new appointment brings some focus on actual development work rather than just political rhetoric. 🤞
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Vikram M
Both parties need to stop blaming each other and work together for Manipur's peace. The common people are suffering while politicians play their games. Hope Mr. Singh's social work background helps him connect with grassroots issues.

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