JD(U) seeks disqualification of 5 MLAs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2023:
The Janata Dal (United) has filed a fresh petition to the State Assembly Speaker seeking disqualification of 5 MLAs on anti-defection ground.
A release issued by M Dorendro Singh, general secretary JD(U) Manipur State Unit informed that as per party's decision, a fresh petition under "paragraph 2(1)(a) and (2) of the 10th Schedule r/w Article 191(2) of the Constitution of India" signed by Mangsatabam Surjit, general secretary (organisation), JD(U), Manipur State Unit was submitted to the State Assembly Speaker on December 13, 2023, requesting disqualification of 5 MLAs who defected from JD(U) and joined the BJP.
The MLAs are Khumukcham Joykisan Singh of 9-Thangmeiband AC, Ngursanglur Sanate of 55-Tipalmuk AC, Achab Uddin of 40-Jiribam AC, Thangjam Arunkumar Singh of 15-Wangkhei AC and LM Khaute of 58-Churachandpur AC .
The party also expressed hope that the Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly will take up necessary action at the earliest in the interest of the people of Manipur.