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News18
28-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
44 MLAs Ready To Form New Government In Manipur, Claims BJP Leader After Meeting Governor
Last Updated: The Governor acknowledged their submission and assured that actions would be initiated in the best interests of the people, Thokchom Radheshyam Singh said. Manipur BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh announced that 44 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are prepared to form a new government in the state. Thokchom Radheshyam Singh, accompanied by nine other MLAs, conveyed this readiness to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla during a meeting at Raj Bhavan, he said. 'Forty-four MLAs are ready to form a government as per the wishes of the people. We have conveyed this to the governor, and we also discussed potential solutions for the ongoing issues," he said, adding that the Governor acknowledged their submission and assured that actions would be initiated in the best interests of the people. Final Decision To Be Taken By BJP's Central Leadership, Manipur MLA Says While Thokchom Radheshyam Singh confirmed their readiness to form a government, he indicated that the final decision regarding staking a formal claim rests with the BJP's central leadership. He clarified, 'However, to inform that we are ready is similar to staking a claim to form a government", emphasizing that Speaker Th Satyabrata has individually and jointly met with the 44 MLAs, and there is no opposition to forming a new government. Manipur Under President's Rule Manipur has been under President's Rule since February, following the resignation of BJP leader N. Biren Singh as chief minister. His resignation came amidst widespread criticism over his government's handling of the ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zos, which erupted in May 2023. The current strength of the 60-member assembly stands at 59 MLAs, with one seat vacant due to the demise of a legislator. The coalition claiming readiness to form a government comprises 32 Meitei MLAs, three Manipuri Muslim MLAs, and nine Naga legislators, totaling 44. In contrast, the Congress holds five MLAs, all Meiteis. The remaining 10 MLAs are Kukis, with seven having won on a BJP ticket, two from the Kuki Peoples' Alliance, and one independent. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 28, 2025, 14:56 IST
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
More than 40 MLAs ready to form new Government in Manipur, converge at Imphal Raj Bhavan
More than 40 MLAs are ready to form a new government in Manipur, and converged on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) at the Imphal Raj Bhawan to meet the Governor The conflict-scarred State has been under President's Rule since February 13. According to PTI, BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh claimed that 44 legislators were ready to form the government, after his meeting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. Mr. 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," Mr. 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. (With inputs from PTI)
