Imphal, Feb 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday submitted its claim to form the government in Manipur, with the state BJP unit formally approaching Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Lok Bhavan in Imphal.
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| BJP-led NDA leaders submit their claim to form the government in Manipur to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Lok Bhavan, Imphal |
Addressing reporters after the meeting, BJP Manipur president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi said the party staked its claim in the presence of newly elected BJP Legislature Party leader Yumnam Khemchand and party observer Tarun Chugh.
“We went to the Governor House and submitted the claim for formation of a popular government in the state,” Sharda Devi said, adding that the party is now awaiting a response from Lok Bhavan.
Significantly, for the first time in nearly three years, two MLAs from Kuki-Zo dominated districts - LM Khaute from Churachandpur and Ngursangur Sanate from Pherzawl - were among the legislators who met the Governor in Imphal.
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In a social media post, BJP Manipur said that Legislature Party leader Yumnam Khemchand met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and formally submitted the claim to form the BJP-led NDA government. The post added that the delegation included BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Northeast States Coordinator Sambit Patra, BJP Manipur State President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, and other NDA leaders.
The development comes amid heightened political activity in the state as the BJP-led alliance seeks to form a stable and popular government in Manipur.
