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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
After huddle, 23 Manipur BJP MLAs ‘resolve' to form ‘popular' govt
Twenty-three BJP MLAs of Manipur held a meeting Friday, after which they issued a statement saying that they 'resolved to put aside personal ambitions' in the 'larger interest' of working towards the formation of a popular government in the state, which has been under President's rule since February 13 with the state Assembly being in suspended animation. The BJP has a total of 37 MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly, of whom seven are from the Kuki-Zo community and were not a part of the Friday meeting. While the signatories of its statement did not include former chief minister N Biren Singh or Speaker Th. Satyabrata Singh, they included party MLAs who had rebelled against Biren as well as those who had backed him till his resignation on February 9. Satyabrata Singh had been one of the major dissidents against Biren Singh. This meeting came two days after a group of 10 NDA MLAs met Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla in the Imphal Raj Bhavan on May 28, claiming that they have the support of 44 MLAs for the formation of a popular government in the state. 'Acknowledging the deep public desire to see the formation of a popular government, we discussed pathways to achieve this with unity and selflessness. We resolved to put aside personal ambitions in the larger interest of the state, its people, and the vision of the BJP and its alliance partners in Manipur,' said a statement issued after the meeting. It also stated, 'As elected representatives, we are united in our firm belief that a long-term solution to the crisis is both possible and necessary… we thoroughly examined mechanisms for inclusive dialogue involving representatives of all communities in Manipur. We strongly support the establishment of a neutral dialogue platform to facilitate constructive mediation between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, aimed at building trust and consensus on critical issues.' It also stated that the idea of approaching the Governor or the BJP central leadership to appoint a 'neutral peace envoy or a panel of eminent persons, comprising voices from both within and outside Manipur' was proposed in the meeting. The statement also emphasised on the need for 'inter-community people-to-people dialogue at the grassroots level' and for the recovery of looted weapons 'both in the hills and valley.' Manipur has been roiled by a conflict between Meiteis and Kuki-Zos since May 3, 2023, which has killed over 250 people and left tens of thousands homeless.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
44 MLAs ready to form new govt in Manipur: Radheshyam
Imphal: Forty-four legislators are ready to form a new govt in the state, BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam told the media after meeting governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla here on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Manipur is under President's Rule since Feb after N Biren Singh resigned as the chief minister, amid criticism about his govt's handling of the ethnic clashes between the Meiteis and Kuki-Zos. These 44 MLAs inlcude 30 of 37 BJP legislators, including Biren Singh, all six NPP legislators, all five NPF members, lone JD(U) member and two of three Independents. The seven BJP legislators belonging to the Kuki-Zo community are not part of this group. The 60-member assembly at present has 59 MLAs, with one seat vacant due to the death of a legislator, N Kayisii, who represented Tadubi constituency. The opposition comprises five Congress members. Besdies, there are two members of Kuki People's Alliance and an Indpendent, all of them belonging to the Kuki-Zo community, in the opposition. "We have conveyed this to the governor that as per the wishes of the people, forty-four MLAs are ready to form a govt. We also discussed what solutions can be there for the issue," he said, adding, the governor expressed hope that he would initiate action in the best interests of the people. Asked if they would stake a claim to form govt, he said, "The central leadership of the BJP will take the decision." He revealed that speaker Th Satyabrata has 'individually' and 'jointly' met the 44 MLAs and that there is no one who opposes the formation of a new govt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "We are ready to stake claim to form govt," Thokchom said. "People had faced so many hardships. In the previous term, two years were lost due to COVID, and in this term, another two years have been lost due to the conflict,' he said. Independent legislator Sapam Nishikanta Singh also told the media that 44 MLAs are ready to form a new govt. Nishikanta also met governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla along with nine other MLAs. The development comes amid intense protests in the Imphal Valley over an order to conceal 'Manipur' written on the windshield of a govt bus by security forces. Meitei groups have demanded an official apology from the governor over the incident that happened in Gwaltabi on May 20. They have also sought the resignation of the chief secretary, DGP, and security advisor. Over 250 people have lost their lives since the ethnic strife broke out in the state in May 3, 2023. Meitei groups maintain that the territorial integrity of the state is non-negotiable in any peace process, while the Kuki-Zo community asserts that the only solution to resolve the crisis is creating a separate administration for the hill districts where they live.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
44 MLAs ready to form Manipur government: NDA group to governor
Photo/Agencies IMPHAL: A group of 10 MLAs led by BJP's Thokchom Radheshyam met Manipur governor Ajay Bhalla on Wednesday to convey their readiness to form a govt in the state which has been under President's Rule since Feb. The group claimed support of 44 NDA legislators. Independent MLA Sapam Nishikant Singh spoke in the same vein. The 44 MLAs mentioned by Radheyshyam include 30 of 37 BJP legislators, including former CM N Biren Singh; six NPP MLAs; all five NPF MLAs; the lone JD(U) MLA; and two of three Independents. The seven remaining BJP legislators, two Kuki People's Alliance members and one Independent, all belonging to the Kuki-Zo community, are not part of this group. The 60-member Manipur assembly currently has 59 MLAs, with one seat vacant due to the death N Kayisii, who represented Tadubi constituency. Opposition Congress has five members. While BJP refrained from commenting on the development, there were indications that the group of 10 could not have acted unilaterally. BJP brass will decide on govt formation: Manipur MLA Manipur has been under President's Rule since Feb after Biren Singh resigned as CM amid criticism about his govt's handling of the ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zos. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Médico: Eu imploro que os Brasileiros usem isso para emagrecer Palmilha Emagrecedora Compre já Undo The assembly, which has been under suspended animation, can be revived any time before the current spell of President's Rule expires on Aug 13, should BJP decide to form another govt. Radheshyam was vague on whether the initiative for the meeting with the governor had been sanctioned by the BJP brass. "The central leadership of BJP will take the decision," he quipped. Significantly, he revealed that Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh has "individually and jointly" sounded the 44 MLAs and that there is no one who opposes the formation of a new govt. "We are ready to stake a claim to form a govt," he added. "People have faced so my hardships. In the previous term, two years were lost due to Covid, and in this term, another two years have been lost due to the conflict," said Radheshyam, emphasising the need for the return of a political dispensation in Imphal. The development comes amid intense protests in the Imphal Valley over an order by security forces to conceal the state's name - Manipur - on the windshield of a govt bus. Meitei groups demanded an official apology from the governor over the incident that happened in Gwaltabi on May 20, and the resignation of the chief secretary, the DGP and the security adviser. More than 250 people have died since the ethnic strife broke out on May 3, 2023, in the state. Meitei groups maintain that the territorial integrity of the state is non-negotiable in any peace process, while the Kuki-Zos assert that the only solution to resolve the crisis is creating a separate administration for the hill districts where they live.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
44 MLAs ready to form government: Manipur BJP leader after meeting Governor
Forty-four MLAs are ready to form a new government in Manipur, BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh claimed on Wednesday after meeting Governor Ajay Kumar along with nine other MLAs, met the governor at the Raj Bhavan."Forty-four MLAs are ready to form a government as per the wishes of the people. We have conveyed this to the governor. We also discussed what solutions can be there for the issue," he "The governor noted what we had to say and will initiate actions in the best interests of the people," he if they would stake a claim to form the government, he said the central leadership of the BJP will take the decision."However, to inform that we are ready is similar to staking a claim to form a government. Speaker T Satyabrata has individually and jointly met the 44 MLAs. There is no one who opposes the formation of a new government," Singh said."People are facing too much hardship. In the previous term, two years were lost due to Covid, and in this term, another two years have been lost due to the conflict," he has been under President's Rule since February after BJP leader N Biren Singh resigned as the chief minister, amid criticisms about his government's handling of the ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zos, which broke out in May 60-member assembly at present has 59 MLAs, with one seat vacant due to the death of a legislator. In the BJP-led coalition, there are 32 Meitei MLAs, three Manipuri Muslim MLAs and nine Naga legislators, totalling Congress has five MLAs -- all Meiteis. The remaining 10 MLAs are Kukis -- seven of them won the last election on a BJP ticket, two belong to the Kuki Peoples' Alliance, and one is an development comes amid massive protests in the Meitei-inhabited Imphal Valley over the hiding of the state's name written on the windshield of a government bus by security groups have been demanding an apology from the governor over the incident that happened in Gwaltabi on May 20, and the resignation of the chief secretary, DGP, and security the beginning of the ethnic strife in May 2023, in which over 250 people have been killed, Meitei groups maintain that the territorial integrity of the state is non-negotiable in any peace process, while the Kuki-Zo outfits assert that the only solution to resolve the crisis is creating a separate administration for the hill districts where they Gwaltabi incident has added to the tensions, which were waning in recent months because of a slew of measures being taken by the Centre to bring back peace to the Watch IN THIS STORY#Manipur
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
44 MLAs ready to form new govt in Manipur, says BJP leader after Guv meet
Forty-four MLAs are ready to form a new government in Manipur, BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh claimed on Wednesday after meeting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. Singh, along with nine other MLAs, met the governor at the Raj Bhavan. "Forty-four MLAs are ready to form a government as per the wishes of the people. We have conveyed this to the governor. We also discussed what solutions can be there for the issue," he said. "The governor noted what we had to say and will initiate actions in the best interests of the people," he added. Asked if they would stake a claim to form the government, he said the central leadership of the BJP will take the decision. "However, to inform that we are ready is similar to staking a claim to form a government. Speaker Th Satyabrata has individually and jointly met the 44 MLAs. There is no one who opposes the formation of a new government," Singh said. "People are facing too much hardship. In the previous term, two years were lost due to COVID, and in this term, another two years have been lost due to the conflict," he said. Manipur has been under President's Rule since February after BJP leader N Biren Singh resigned as the chief minister, amid criticisms about his government's handling of the ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zos, which broke out in May 2023. The 60-member assembly at present has 59 MLAs, with one seat vacant due to the death of a legislator. In the BJP-led coalition, there are 32 Meitei MLAs, three Manipuri Muslim MLAs and nine Naga legislators, totalling 44. The Congress has five MLAs -- all Meiteis. The remaining 10 MLAs are Kukis -- seven of them won the last election on a BJP ticket, two belong to the Kuki Peoples' Alliance, and one is an Independent. The development comes amid massive protests in the Meitei-inhabited Imphal Valley over the hiding of the state's name written on the windshield of a government bus by security forces. Meitei groups have been demanding an apology from the governor over the incident that happened in Gwaltabi on May 20, and the resignation of the chief secretary, DGP, and security advisor. Since the beginning of the ethnic strife in May 2023, in which over 250 people have been killed, Meitei groups maintain that the territorial integrity of the state is non-negotiable in any peace process, while the Kuki-Zo outfits assert that the only solution to resolve the crisis is creating a separate administration for the hill districts where they live. The Gwaltabi incident has added to the tensions, which were waning in recent months because of a slew of measures being taken by the Centre to bring back peace to the state. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
