Jatra joins BJP
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 14 2013:
Welcoming Laishram Jatra into its fold, BJP Manipur unit today organised a warm reception function at their office here.
L Jatra who was elected twice on MPP ticket to the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Khangabok AC left MPP and joined BJP together with around 300 of his supporters.
Speaking at the reception function, BJP Manipur unit president Th Chaoba said that Jatra's decision, who has already received RSS training, is a right step.
Chaoba announced today L Jatra has been inducted as BJP executive member with immediate effect.
He stated that BJP has been working to field its candidates in both the Outer and Inner parliamentary constituencies of Manipur.
Jatra said that MPP being a regional party has many problems.
"I have joined BJP so that I can fight Congress", Jatra said.
The reception function was also attended by former president Sh Shantikumar and former MLA M Bhorot.