Okram Ibobi Singh
Okram Ibobi Singh (born 19 June 1948) is an Indian Politician who is currenting serving as the member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Thoubal Assembly constituency since 2007, from Khangabok Assembly constituency from 2002 to 2007 and from 1984 to 1995. He also served as the 11th Chief Minister of Manipur from 2002 to 2017 and the Leader of the Opposition, Manipur Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2022 as a member of the Indian National Congress.
Okram Ibobi Singh | |
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Official portrait | |
| Leader of the Opposition of the Manipur Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 15 March 2017 – 30 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | inurgural holder |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| 11th Chief Minister of Manipur | |
| In office 7 March 2002 – 15 March 2017 | |
| Governor | Ved Marwah Arvind Dave Shivinder Singh Sidhu Gurbachan Jagat Ashwani Kumar (Additional Charge) Vinod Kumar Duggal K. K. Paul (Additional Charge) Syed Ahmed V. Shanmuganathan (Additional Charge) Najma Heptulla |
| Preceded by | Radhabinod Koijam |
| Succeeded by | Nongthombam Biren Singh |
| Member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Constituency | Thoubal |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Constituency | Khangabok |
| In office 1984–1995 | |
| Constituency | Khangabok |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 June 1948 Athokpam Makha Leikai, Manipur, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Landhoni Devi |
| Relations | Okram Henry Singh (Nephew) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Ibobi is credited to bringing stability in government after long time is 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 number of alleged fake encounter cases in Manipur especially those associated with insurgent groups. 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 blockade in a state in the history of India.