RLJP extends support to BJP
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 11 2022:
Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) will extend its support to BJP in the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election 2022, so that it may form the next government in the state, said RLJP national secretary B Ruchida Sharma.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here on Friday, Ruchida Sharma announced that the party will not held any candidate for the election.
RLJP is part of NDA at the centre, hence, it will support the BJP candidates as per the instruction of the party's central leaders, she maintained, adding that the party will campaign for the BJP candidates.
Ruchida further mentioned that RLJP national president has appointed Keisham Raag as the Manipur State president.
Joining the media briefing, Raag stated that he has been given a great responsibility by party's central leaders.
Even though it a new party, it has minister and MP in the Parliament.
As per the wishes of the party leaders, its main focus will be on the youth and women and will work to generate employment in public, private and government sectors for the youth.
The state has high regard for women; thus, it will also work for women's empowerment.
In the coming five years, the party will make itself a stronger force in the state, he added.