- By Shibra Arshad
- Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Speculations over government formation in Manipur surfaced after the Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata met the Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Monday evening. The meeting lasted over an hour; however, the agenda behind the meeting has not been disclosed yet.
The meeting was held days after BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh and its North East coordinator Sambit Patra visited the state affected by ethnic violence. MLAs present in the meeting did not interact with the media; hence, the subject discussed behind closed doors is yet to come out.
At least 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in clashes between Kuki-Zo communities and the Meiteis since May 2023 in Manipur. Manipur is under President's Rule after N Biren Singh, representing the BJP-led coalition in power, resigned as the chief minister in February
BJP legislators of Manipur recently visited New Delhi and conveyed to central leaders that it is both the wish of the people and the MLAs that a popular government be installed in the state at the earliest.
Last month, BJP MLA Th Shyamkumar had claimed that central leadership would form a new populist government after November 15 and the new CM would also be selected.
Monday's meeting was also held days before the popular Sangai festival, which is held every year between November 21 and 30. The festival was suspended for two years after ethnic violence broke out.
The administration is preparing to organise the festival this year, though it is being boycotted by several civil society organisations and the internally displaced persons.
With Inputs From PTI