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Biren Singh Leads BJP Delegation to Delhi to Urge Return of Elected Manipur Government

President’s Rule remains in force after an August extension.

Overview

  • Former chief minister N. Biren Singh and BJP legislators flew from Imphal to New Delhi on Saturday to press central leaders for the formation of a popular government in Manipur.
  • Singh said the delegation will brief party leaders on law and order, the situation of internally displaced persons, and the reopening of key highways.
  • Party sources said the group is slated to meet BJP Northeast in‑charge Sambit Patra and will seek an appointment with Union home minister Amit Shah.
  • Additional BJP MLAs, including the Assembly Speaker, are expected to travel to Delhi in the coming days to join the outreach.
  • The Governor is in the capital after meetings with senior national leaders, and top state officials have also headed to Delhi with their agenda not disclosed.