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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 ) is an Indian Politician who is currently serving as a member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Thoubal Assembly constituency since , from Khangabok Assembly constituency from to and from to He also served as the 11th Chief Minister of Manipur from to and the Leader of the Opposition, Manipur Legislative Assembly from to 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.
Okram idobi singh biography of martin lewis Okram Ibobi Singh is a renowned Politician who was the Chief Minister of Manipur from to In , he helped his party win the state election for the third time with an.There are many alleged fake encounter cases[3] in Manipur especially those associated with insurgent groups.
The ILP movement in 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 Manipur unrest which led to one of the longest economic blockades in a state in the history of India.
Early life
Okram Ibobi Singh was born to Okram Angoubi and Lukamani Devi to a Meitei Hindu[citation needed] family at Athokpam, Thoubal district.
Okram idobi singh biography of martin Okram Ibobi Singh (born 19 June ) is an Indian Politician who is currently serving as a member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Thoubal Assembly constituency since , from Khangabok Assembly constituency from to and from toHe 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]
Assassination attempt
In November , Okram Ibobi Singh's residence was attacked by the terrorist organization - People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK).[5]
On 2 September , militants again attacked Shri Ibobi's official residence at Babupara, Imphal while he was sleeping.
Okram idobi singh biography of martin luther Okram Ibobi Singh has been the Chief Minister of the Northeastern state of Manipur since March He became the Chief Minister for the third time in He has served two full.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]
Leaked allegations
In a September 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]