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Imphal, Feb 12:
BJP MP Sambit Patra met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan for the third time today, as the state remains in political turmoil following Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s resignation. Patra, who has been stationed in Manipur since Singh’s departure, has remained tight-lipped about the leadership transition, fueling speculation that the BJP is struggling to finalize a successor.
Patra arrived at Raj Bhavan around 10:00 AM and left by 10:50 AM, but once again avoided media interactions. He later moved to a local hotel, where he is expected to hold discussions with BJP MLAs regarding the next course of action.
Meanwhile, sources indicate that the BJP’s central leadership, including senior figures like Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and BL Santhosh, is likely to meet Manipur BJP MLAs in New Delhi to finalize a consensus candidate for the Chief Minister’s post.
Reports suggest that two BJP MLAs have already left for Delhi, while some others are already present in the national capital for discussions. “The meeting will determine a unanimous choice for Manipur’s next Chief Minister,” a senior BJP leader privy to the developments said.
In the 60-member Manipur Assembly, the BJP holds 32 seats, including seven MLAs from the Kuki community. With political uncertainty lingering, all eyes are now on Delhi, where the BJP’s top brass is expected to make a decisive move on the state’s leadership.
