Overview

• Twenty-three BJP legislators met at former minister Th Biswajit Singh’s Imphal residence to agree on pushing for a popular, elected administration.
• They committed to setting aside personal ambitions and endorsed pillars of political will, inter-community dialogue, constitutional safeguards and neutral law enforcement.
• The seven BJP MLAs from the Kuki-Zo community did not participate in the Friday meeting, highlighting ongoing divisions over leadership.
• Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, after Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s resignation and the Assembly was placed in suspended animation.
• Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan is expected to visit Manipur on June 2–3 to assess security, relief operations and prospects for a political solution.