Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Manipur Ex-CM Biren Singh Advocates for Popular Government, Highlights IDP Issues
Former leader of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, shared that 25 local politicians from his party met with leaders in the capital.
They told them that both the people and the politicians want a new, elected government to be in charge again as soon as possible.
Singh also mentioned that while the governor is trying to help people who had to leave their homes due to conflict (called IDPs), the bureaucrats are not visiting them enough.
The politicians have promised to look into the matter and consider the request for a new government.
The politicians also celebrated the anniversary of a national song.
Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh stated that 25 BJP MLAs met central leaders to advocate for the installation of a popular government.
The MLAs conveyed that the demand for a popular government is from both the public and the legislators themselves.
Singh highlighted that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are facing hardships and that bureaucrats are not frequently reaching out to them.
Central leaders Sambit Patra and B.L. Santhosh acknowledged the demand and stated it is under consideration.
BJP legislators also participated in an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Vande Mataram song.
- Who
- Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and 25 BJP MLAs
- What
- Conveyed to central BJP leaders the demand for the installation of a popular government in Manipur and highlighted issues faced by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
- When
- Friday (reported November 7)
- Where
- Manipur
- Why
- To address the public demand for a popular government and to improve the situation for IDPs, who are reportedly not being reached by bureaucrats.
B.L. Santosh's Stance
MLAs' Stance
Installation of Popular Government
B.L. Santosh's Stance
The demand is being considered and he will come to Imphal soon.
MLAs' Stance
It is the public's demand as well as ours that a popular ministry be installed as early as possible.
- Former CM
- N. Biren Singh
- Location
- Manipur
- Action
- 25 BJP MLAs met with central leaders including Sambit Patra and B.L. Santhosh.
- Central Leaders Met
- Sambit Patra (BJP North East in-charge), B.L. Santhosh (BJP organisation general secretary)
- Main Concern
- Installation of a popular government and issues related to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
- Status of IDPs
- Facing hardships; bureaucrats are not reaching out to them often.
