Okram ibobi singh previous offices
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Okram Ibobi Singh
11th Chief Minister of Manipur
In this Meitei name, the family name is Okram and the given name is Ibobi. "Singh" is a name suffix.
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]
Political career
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.
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Okram Ibobi Singh
| Data i miejsce urodzenia | 19 czerwca 1948 |
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| Zawód, zajęcie | polityk |
| Stanowisko | premier stanowy Manipuru (2002-2017) |
Okram Ibobi Singh (ur. 19 czerwca1948[1]) – indyjski polityk, długoletni premier stanowy Manipuru.
Życiorys
[edytuj | edytuj kod]Urodził się w Athokpam w dystrykcie Thoubal w ubogiej, wielodzietnej rodzinie rolniczej. Należy do grupy etnicznej Meitei, głównej grupy etnicznej Manipuru. Jego społeczność uznaje się, zgodnie z tradycyjnym porządkiem warnowym, za kszatrijów[2]. Ukończył D.M. College w stołecznym Imphal. Na początku lat 80. zaangażował się w życie polityczne[3]. Do stanowego parlamentu dostał się po raz pierwszy w 1984, jako kandydat niezależny[4]. Wkrótce (1985)[5] związał się z Indyjskim Kongresem Narodowym. Mandat do Zgromadzenia Ustawodawczego odnawiał kolejno w 1990[6], 2002, 2007, 2012 i 2017[7]. Awansował w stanowych strukturach partii, 10 grudnia 1999 mianowany jej szefem w Manipurze. Pełnił szereg funkcji w manipurskim aparacie władzy, od listopada 1985 do stycznia
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CM Okram Ibobi remains a constant factor in unstable Manipur
When Okram Ibobi Singh took charge as Manipur’s chief minister in 2002 many thought that his days at the helm were numbered.
The cynicism was understandable. His coalition government had only 20 Congress MLAs in a 60-member House and no CM before him had completed his term due to political instability and long-drawn militancy.
Singh’s detractors said he was lucky to have survived all these years. They attribute the longevity of Singh’s tenure to the actions of Isak-Muivah faction of the extremist National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), which they claimed “created problems for Manipur during polls to help Singh manipulate sentiments and win”.
But many in Manipur were of the opinion that the 69-year-old was the tallest Congress leader in the northeast because he was able to oversee an “unmanageable” state where at least 30 militant groups add to the volatility of ethnic polarisation.
“The people and the responsibility of repaying their trust keep me going,” Singh told HT.
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