Imphal: Twenty-one Manipur legislators, supported by 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs, have asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for immediate installation of a popular government in the state.
The request was made through a letter submitted to the Prime Minister’s office on Tuesday.
“We assure you of our full dedication and commitment to restoring peace if a popular government is reinstated,” the MLAs wrote.
One of the signatories, speaking anonymously, said “We now have the support of 32 MLAs. We may stake a claim to form the government after May 15, if the proposal is not responded positively.”
The signatories included 14 BJP MLAs three of whom were elected on JD(U) tickets and later merged with the BJP alongside three National People’s Party (NPP) MLAs, two Naga People’s Front (NPF) members, and two independents.
The development was spearheaded by Lourembam Rameshwar Meitei of the Keirao Assembly Constituency (BJP). Other prominent signatories include Paonam Brojen (Wangjing Tentha, BJP), Kh. Raghumani Singh (Uripok, BJP), T. Robindro Singh (Thanga, BJP), Y. Radheshyam Singh (Hiyanglam, BJP), Md. Achab Uddin (Jiribam, JD(U)-merged BJP), and Janghemlung Panmei (Tamenglong, NPP).
Additional signatories include Th. Radheshyam (Heirok, BJP), N. Nisikant Sapam (Independent), S. Rajen Singh (Lamshang, BJP), Kh. Loken Singh (Wangoi, NPP), J. Kumo Sha (Karong, Independent), Sheikh Noorul Hassan (Kshetrigao, NPP), Khongkham Robindro Singh (Mayang Imphal, BJP), Y. Khemchand (Singjamei, BJP), and Th. Arunkumar (Wangkhei, JD(U)-merged BJP).
Leishiyo Keishing (Phungyar, NPF), Kh. Joykisan Singh (Thangmeiband, JD(U)-merged BJP), S. Kebi Devi (Naoriya Pakhanglakpa, BJP), Losii Dikho (Mao, NPF), and Ram Muivah (Ukhrul, BJP) were also in the list.
Four days after N. Biren Singh resigned as chief minister on February 9 amid internal conflict among BJP legislators. Four days later, the Centre imposed President’s Rule, placing the Manipur Assembly under suspended animation.
“The people of Manipur welcomed the President’s Rule imposed on 13th February, 2025, with hope and expectations. However, nearly three months later, no visible actions to restore peace and normalcy have been seen,” the letter the Prime Minister mentioned.
“There is a strong apprehension among the public that violence may reoccur. Several civil society organisations have begun opposing President’s Rule and are demanding the formation of a popular government. Public rallies and street meetings are being held, where ruling MLAs are blamed for not staking claim to form a government and for the imposition of President’s Rule.”
“We believe that installing a popular government is the only way to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.”
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