Breaking News, Sept. 24 -- Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla accepts CM Biren's proposal on dropping three cabinet ministers

Amid upheaval in the Manipur government and speculation of a cabinet reshuffle, Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla on Thursday accepted Chief Minister N Biren's proposal on dropping three cabinet ministers.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh on September 23 proposed dropping of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister V Hangkhalian, Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen and Education, Labour and Employment Minister from the state Council of Ministers. Following the proposal, the governor announced acceptance of it in a statement on Thursday morning.

"I have accepted the dropping of the following ministers (...