Imphal, March 5: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today mock the BJP saying that even though BJP is popular at most of the mainland Indian states, it is smaller than even a regional political party here in the state of Manipur. The former president of MPCC, now a star campaigner of the Congress party in Manipur Gaikhangam said this while speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of Alhaj Abdul Nasir, the INC candidate for 30-Lilong Assembly constituency at Lilong Chaobok Mairelkhul. The flag hoisting ceremony held a day after the completion of first phase election was also attended by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, MPCC President TN Haokip, Law Minister I Hemochandra, Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam, RD & PR Minister M Okendro SIngh and MLA Loken. 2nd phase polling for the 22 assembly constituencies including Liong Assembly constituency will be held on March 8. Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam further said that Congress will come back to with thumping majority. Reacting to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at which he said that the BJP will celebrate Holi festival together, during an election campaign here in Imphal, Gaikhangam said that such a dream will never come true as BJP is a communal party which is being led by members ran away from the congress party. The Deputy Minister further added that Congress is the only political party that will bring unity and integrity in the state. Gaikhangam also highlighted the various developmental works being taken up under the leadership of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh.
