Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Luwangsangbam Mamang Leikai, Imphal, Manipur |
Latest News about N. Biren Singh
13/02/2025
President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on 13 February 2025, four days after Biren Singh resigned, as the Ministry of Home Affairs declared that the state government could not be carried on according to constitutional provisions. The assembly was placed under suspended animation while Biren Singh continued serving as caretaker Chief Minister until a new leader is chosen by the BJP.
09/02/2025
N. Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of Manipur on 9 February 2025 after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, citing growing dissent within the BJP over his handling of ongoing ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities. His resignation came just before the state assembly session where the Congress party planned to move a no-confidence motion against his government amid violence that has claimed over 250 lives in nearly two years.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Nongthombam Biren Singh |
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| Also known as | N. Biren Singh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | Manipur University (1981) |
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| Diploma in Journalism | The Newsmen |
Personal Life
| Former footballer who played for the Border Security Force (BSF) domestic team | |
| Founder and editor of Naharolgi Thoudang, a vernacular daily newspaper in Manipur (1992-2001) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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Career
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| Ministerial Portfolios | Home, Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Confidential and Cabinet, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Information and Technology, Planning |
Favourites
| Politician | Narendra Modi |
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| Sport | Football |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mahindra Bolero |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/n_biren_singh/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/NongthombamBirensingh/ | |
| https://twitter.com/NBirenSingh |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. N. Biren Singh engaged in football during his college years and was a player for BSF's football team. | |
| 2. In 1992, he established Naharolgi Thoudang, a vernacular daily, without any background in journalism. | |
| 3. Biren faced sedition charges in 2000 due to publishing an activist's speech. | |
| 4. During his free time, he relishes reading books and playing football. | |
| 5. He was part of the BSF team that won the 1981 Durand Cup defeating Kolkata-based Mohun Bagan. | |
| 6. N. Biren Singh was a footballer during his college years and played for the BSF's domestic football team | |
| 7. In 1992, he established Naharolgi Thoudang, a vernacular daily newspaper, without any formal background in journalism | |
| 8. He faced sedition charges in 2000 due to publishing an activist's speech in his newspaper | |
| 9. During his free time, he enjoys reading books and playing football | |
| 10. He was part of the BSF football team that won the 1981 Durand Cup, defeating Kolkata-based Mohun Bagan | |
| 11. He led the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to augment dairy production in Manipur |