Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Manipur BJP MLAs Meet Governor Amid Speculation of New Government Formation
Leaders from the BJP party in Manipur, including the former chief minister, met with the state's Governor.
The meeting lasted for about an hour.
While the reason for the meeting wasn't officially shared, many people are guessing it was about bringing back a regular government to Manipur.
The state has been without its own government and under special rule from the President since February.
This meeting happened not long after important leaders from the BJP visited the state.
The former chief minister had previously mentioned that both the people and the elected officials want a government to be formed as soon as possible.
Several BJP MLAs from Manipur, including former CM N Biren Singh and Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata, met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
The agenda of the meeting was not officially disclosed.
Speculation suggests the meeting's focus was the potential formation of a popular government in Manipur.
Manipur has been under President's Rule since N Biren Singh resigned as chief minister in February.
The meeting occurred after visits by BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh and North East coordinator Sambit Patra.
- Who
- Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs of Manipur, including former chief minister N Biren Singh and Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata, met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
- What
- The MLAs held talks with the Governor, with speculation that the formation of a popular government in the state was the focus.
- When
- Monday evening.
- Where
- Raj Bhavan, Manipur.
- Why
- The agenda was not disclosed, but the meeting occurred days after visits by central BJP leaders and follows N Biren Singh's statement on November 7 about the wish to install a popular government.
Speculation Regarding Government Formation
Official Stance/Information
Focus of the Meeting
Speculation Regarding Government Formation
Speculation is rife that the primary focus of the meeting was the formation of a popular government in Manipur.
Official Stance/Information
The agenda of the over one-hour-long meeting between BJP MLAs and the Governor was not disclosed.
- Key Attendees
- N Biren Singh, Thokchom Satyabrata (Speaker), other BJP MLAs, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- Meeting Location
- Raj Bhavan, Manipur
- Meeting Date
- Monday evening (November 13, 2023, based on the article's implied timeline)
- State Status
- Under President's Rule since February 2023
- Recent Political Activity
- BJP central leaders BL Santhosh and Sambit Patra visited Manipur recently.
