New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Opposition leaders have been criticising former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh after he resigned as Chief Minister of Manipur a day ago following the rampant violence that has disrupted normalcy in Manipur for the past two years.

CPI member of Parliament P Sandosh Kumar on Monday stated that after causing damage to the state and its people, Singh had finally resigned, emphasising that the opposition had been demanding his resignation since the onset of the turmoil in Manipur two years ago.

Kumar further criticised the BJP for allowing Singh to remain in power despite the opposition's calls for his removal and further questioned the BJP's decision to now compel Singh to step down, asking for an explanation and...