Overview

• On a two-day visit to Imphal, the NPP chief met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, civil society groups and displaced families, saying a democratically elected government is vital to restoring normalcy.
• Sangma said the NPP will consult its Manipur legislators before deciding on support to any BJP-led formation, framing the party’s current focus as humanitarian engagement over electoral calculus.
• He stated the NPP opposes bifurcation or a separate administration for Kuki-Zo areas and urged communities to pursue dialogue to resolve outstanding issues.
• Roughly 25–27 Manipur NDA legislators, including BJP MLAs, have been in New Delhi since October 4–5 seeking restoration of a popular government; they met Sambit Patra but not yet Amit Shah or J. P. Nadda, with some urging dissolution if formation is delayed.
• Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13, extended to February 2026, with officials and security agencies reportedly advising caution on ending central rule despite local political pressure.