Okram Ibobi Singh
11th Chief Minister of Manipur
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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 in Manipur, especially those associated with insurgent groups.
The ILP movement in 2015 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 2016 Manipur unrest which led to one of the longest economic blockades in a state in the history of India.
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Early life
Okram Ibobi Singh was born to Okram Angoubi and Lukamani Devi to a Meitei Hindu family at Athokpam, Thoubal district. He 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.
Assassination attempt
In November 2006, Okram Ibobi Singh's residence was attacked by the terrorist organization - People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK).
On 2 September 2008, militants again attacked Shri Ibobi's official residence at Babupara, Imphal while he was sleeping. 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.
Leaked allegations
In a September 2006 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.