Kept state's future in mind: BJP Manipur chief as Singh resigns

BJP Manipur chief A Sharda Devi backed ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh as he resigned from the post. "He resigned keeping...the future of [Manipur] in mind. There are no differences among...party MLAs. [Singh] wants peace in the state and has requested...Centre to provide safety to...people," she said. Singh resigned in the backdrop of Manipur violence that claimed over 200 lives.