BJP MLAs meet amid public pressure for popular Govt
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, June 29 2025: In a bid to address the growing public demand for the restoration of a popular government in the state, over 22 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators, including former chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, attended a crucial meeting at the party's Thambal Shanglen state office, here, on Sunday.

The meeting, convened by BJP state president A Sharda Devi, was aimed at reviewing the current political scenario, build internal cohesion among the party's legislators, and take forward the proposal for government formation in the state which has been under President's Rule since February 13, 2025, due to the continuing ethnic unrest and breakdown of law and order.

Interacting with the media after the meeting, Sharda said that the discussion was organised following her interactions with national party leaders in Delhi regarding the state's political situation.

She reiterated that BJP remains united in its commitment to form a popular, democratically elected government in Manipur and stressed that public support is crucial in the effort.

"There has been no negative response from the Centre so far.

We have already conveyed to our leadership that the people of Manipur want a popular government.

This meeting served to strengthen our collective resolve and respond to that demand," Sharda said, adding that reports were also shared about incidents such as the recent controversy in Gwaltabi, where the name of the state was removed from a government bus.

Former CM N Biren echoed the sentiment, stating that the MLAs are aligned with public aspirations and that efforts are underway to bring back democratic governance.

"There is a clear public demand for restoring an elected government.

We have submitted a proposal to the central leadership.

A conducive environment has been created among the BJP legislators and we hope that a government may be formed at the earliest," he said.

He further acknowledged the frustrations faced by the people, particularly the hardships endured by internally displaced persons due to the ethnic conflict, and described the current political vacuum as unsustainable.

Biren welcomed recent dialogue initiatives between civil society organisations and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), terming it a "good beginning".

Referring to ongoing discussions in New Delhi involving CSOs like COCOMI, AMUCO, and FOCS, Biren said, "We've also sent a clear signal that legislators are ready.

I have faith that peace will be restored soon".

Party insiders indicated that the meeting was not only a review of the political climate but also a strategy session on how best to pave the way for re-establishing a stable government.

The presence of senior leaders including Th Biswajit, Th Satyabarta, Yumnam Khemchand, RK Imo, Paonam Brojen, Karam Shyam, and others signalled a collective effort to strengthen party unity and respond to growing public discontent, the source said.

Eight BJP legislators, including L Susindro (Khurai), Th Basanta (Nambol), Th Radheshyam (Heirok), Th Arun (Wangkhei), S Kebi (Naoriya Pakhanglakpa), SS Olish (Chandel), Dipu Gangmei (Nungba), and U Deben (Wabagai) were unable to attend the meeting, with some reportedly submitting written messages and others being out of station.

The political stalemate has continued amid escalating calls for grassroots governance and local leadership.

Civil society, displaced persons, and political observers alike have expressed urgency over restoring an elected government to manage the worsening socio-political and humanitarian crisis in the state.

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