44 MLAs ready to form new government in Manipur, says BJP leader after meeting governor Ajay Bhalla
On May 28, 2025, BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh announced that 44 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Manipur are prepared to stake a claim to form a new government. This declaration followed a meeting with the state's Governor, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan. Singh was accompanied by nine other MLAs during this meeting. While specific details about the alliance or party composition among the 44 MLAs were not disclosed, this development signals a significant move towards the establishment of a new administration in the state, indicating the potential for political reorganization and stability .
This political maneuver comes in the wake of Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's resignation on February 9, 2025, amid internal discord within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the threat of a no-confidence motion. Singh's resignation followed nearly 21 months of ethnic violence that resulted in over 250 deaths and the displacement of thousands .
In response to the ongoing political uncertainty and the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, citizens have expressed their concerns. On May 27, 2025, a group of women in Imphal organized a protest demanding that the state's MLAs either promptly form a functioning government or resign from their posts. The protesters voiced their frustration over the lack of elected governance and urged political representatives to act decisively to restore democratic leadership in the state.
The recent announcement by BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh suggests a potential shift towards resolving the political deadlock in Manipur. However, the formation of a new government will depend on the Governor's assessment and the ability of the proposed coalition to demonstrate a clear majority in the 60-member Assembly. As the situation develops, further updates are anticipated regarding the establishment of a new administration and the restoration of democratic governance in the state.
This political maneuver comes in the wake of Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's resignation on February 9, 2025, amid internal discord within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the threat of a no-confidence motion. Singh's resignation followed nearly 21 months of ethnic violence that resulted in over 250 deaths and the displacement of thousands .
In response to the ongoing political uncertainty and the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, citizens have expressed their concerns. On May 27, 2025, a group of women in Imphal organized a protest demanding that the state's MLAs either promptly form a functioning government or resign from their posts. The protesters voiced their frustration over the lack of elected governance and urged political representatives to act decisively to restore democratic leadership in the state.
The recent announcement by BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh suggests a potential shift towards resolving the political deadlock in Manipur. However, the formation of a new government will depend on the Governor's assessment and the ability of the proposed coalition to demonstrate a clear majority in the 60-member Assembly. As the situation develops, further updates are anticipated regarding the establishment of a new administration and the restoration of democratic governance in the state.
