BJP Stakes Claim to Form Government in Manipur, MLAs Meet Governor in Power Push

Imphal (The Uttam Hindu) : BJP staked claim to form government in Manipur… Big news is coming from Manipur. The news is that 10 MLAs in Manipur met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday and staked claim to form the government. Among these MLAs, there are 8 BJP, one each from NPP and Independent. They claimed that they have the support of 22 MLAs. After meeting the Governor, MLA Radheshyam said, 'We have the support of 44 MLAs and all BJP MLAs are ready to form a government representing the will of the people. We urge the Governor to consider our majority and take immediate action. The Governor is expected to review the claim and take a decision as per constitutional provisions.'

BJP staked claim to form government in Manipur... On Tuesday, former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said he discussed the current situation in the state with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and urged him to invite protesters for talks to resolve the Gwaltabi incident. Protests over the Gwaltabi incident have rocked the Meitei-populated Imphal valley over the past week.