Like Goa, BJP to stake claim to form government in Manipur

March 12, 2017 20:52

Even after winning the most seats in Goa and Manipur, it looks like Congress will not get an opportunity to form the governments in both the states.

As BJP's chances of forming the next government in Manipur brightened after the National People's Party and the LJP formally extended their support, now Congress MLA Shyamkumar Singh has joined the BJP.

Flanked by NPP and LJP leaders and their winning candidates, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav told a press conference in Imphal, "We have been able to come to an understanding with the NPP and the Lok Janshakti Party in our bid to form the government in Manipur."

The NPP and the LJP, both NDA constituents at the Centre, have won four seats and one seat, respectively, which will add up to 26 with BJP's 21, five short of the magic figure of 31 to form the government.

Madhav said that as per an "understanding" with another NDA partner Naga People's Front, which has won four seats, the number would go up to 30 and the support of one more MLA would be "secured".

He said that yesterday the NPF had issued a press statement wherein it said it was willing to form a non-Congress government in Manipur.

The NPP's Conrad Sangma said that the popular verdict was for a change in Manipur.

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