What Did Manipur BJP Legislators Discuss in Delhi?
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New Delhi/Imphal, Dec 14 (NationPress) The Manipur BJP Legislature Party convened at the party headquarters in Delhi on Sunday, where they engaged in discussions about the peace process and other significant matters concerning the violence-affected state, as reported by a party leader in Imphal.
The meeting saw the participation of over 30 BJP MLAs, including the former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh.
Two prominent Union BJP leaders, B.L. Santhosh, National General Secretary (Organisation), and the party's Northeast coordinator Sambit Patra, were also present.
The BJP shared on their official X account: "The meeting of the Manipur BJP Legislature Party took place today at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, attended by BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santhosh ji and Northeast Coordinator Sambit Patra ji."
The discussions focused on the peace and progress of Manipur, as highlighted in the BJP's X post.
BJP MLAs from Manipur, including former Chief Minister Biren Singh and Assembly Speaker Satyabrata Singh, arrived in Delhi on Saturday to participate in the meeting called by the party's Central leadership.
Leaders in Imphal had earlier indicated that the important discussions during the meeting would likely center around government formation.
With increasing speculation regarding the establishment of a new government and rising demands from numerous BJP MLAs and leaders for the formation of the next government, Sunday’s meeting marked a crucial political turning point.
Before heading to Delhi, former Chief Minister Biren Singh had mentioned that the BJP’s Central leadership had directed every BJP MLA from the state to be present at the meeting.
The BJP holds 37 seats in the 60-member Manipur Assembly.
Strife-torn Manipur has been under President's Rule since February 13, shortly after N. Biren Singh resigned from the Chief Minister's position.
The 60-member Assembly has been suspended and is under President's Rule until 2027.
Last month, two senior Union BJP leaders, B.L. Santhosh and Sambit Patra, spent three days in Manipur meeting with state party leaders and MLAs, sparking speculation about the potential formation of a new government in the Northeastern state.
In October, 26 BJP MLAs, including N. Biren Singh, met with B.L. Santhosh and Sambit Patra in Delhi and urged them to "establish a popular government" in Manipur, expressing their readiness to return to governance as a cohesive unit.
Recently, former Chief Minister Biren Singh stated that all BJP lawmakers in Manipur are united in their aim to form a popular government in the state.
He remarked that the process of government formation is already in motion but refrained from commenting on the individual views expressed by legislators.