Manipur MLAs meet governor to form government

Published on May 28, 2025

In this image posted by @RajBhavManipur via X on May 28, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla during a meeting with MLAs to discuss the law and order and political situation in the state and for the formation of a new government, in Imphal. (@RajBhavManipur on X via PTI Photo)
IMPHAL — In a significant political development, a 10-member delegation of ruling party legislators in Manipur met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday, expressing their readiness to form a popular government in the state.
BJP MLA Thokchom Radheshyam, speaking after the meeting, stated that 44 MLAs had conveyed their collective willingness to restore a government that reflects the will of the people and addresses the current situation in Manipur. “We discussed various aspects needed to resolve the ongoing issues in the state,” he said.
Asked about the Governor’s response, Radheshyam said the Governor took note of the key points raised during the meeting, particularly regarding the need to resume welfare activities for the public.

When questioned about when they would formally stake claim to form the government, the BJP legislator clarified that the final decision lies with the party’s central leadership. “As a national party, we will follow the direction of the central leadership,” he stated.
The delegation comprised seven BJP MLAs—Th Radheshyam (Heirok), Dr Y Radheshyam (Hiyanglam), L Rameshwor (Keirao), Kh Raghumani (Uripok), Th Arunkumar (Wangkhei), P Brojen (Wangjing Tentha), and K Robindro (Mayang Imphal); two National People’s Party (NPP) MLAs—Sheikh Noorul Hassan (Kshetrigao) and Janghemlung Pamei (Tamenglong); and one Independent MLA, Sapam Nishikant from Keishamthong.
This marks the first formal political interaction with the Governor since Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025. The state has been under President’s Rule since February 13, after the ruling BJP failed to nominate a successor.