Manipur MLAs discuss political situation in crisis-struck state with Assam CM

IANS April 4, 2025 145 views

Manipur is experiencing a complex political crisis that has led to President's Rule being implemented. Seven MLAs from different political parties met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss potential resolution strategies. The meeting highlights the ongoing ethnic tensions that have plagued the state for over 23 months. Regional political dynamics in Northeast India continue to be volatile and challenging.

"We requested CM Sarma to help restore peace and normalcy" - Unnamed Manipur MLA
Guwahati/Imphal, April 4: In a significant development, seven MLAs of different political parties and a BJP leader from Manipur met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Friday, sources said.

Key Points

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Seven MLAs from different parties meet Assam CM in Guwahati

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Seeking intervention in Manipur's ethnic violence crisis

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BJP and allies discuss potential political resolution

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President's Rule currently in effect in Manipur

Both Manipur legislators and Sarma, who is also the convenor of the BJP led North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), the Northeast unit of the NDA, did not disclose the issues discussed in the meeting.

Sources asserted that the current political situation was discussed in the meeting and the Manipur leaders requested Sarma to be involved in the situation for its early resolution.

The MLAs reportedly requested the Assam Chief Minister to persuade the Kuki community leaders in Assam to help restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.

Sarma, one of the most prominent leaders of the BJP in the northeastern region, has of late remained silent on the Manipur development, though he initially participated in various meetings relating to the crisis-hit state.

The Manipur MLAs who on Friday held a meeting with the Assam Chief Minister are senior BJP MLAs L. Susindro Meitei and K Govindas Singh, both former ministers, BJP MLAs Shyamkumar Singh, Kh Ibomcha Singh, two National People’s Party (NPP) MLAs Shanti Singh and M. Rameshwar Singh, Janata Dal (United) MLA Abdul Nasir.

State unit BJP general secretary K. Sarat Singh was also one of the leaders who met Assam CM Sarma.

Some of the MLAs were in Guwahati to attend a festival of the tribal Thadou community.

JD-U is an ally of BJP in Manipur. In November 2024, the NPP withdrew its support from then Chief Minister N. Biren Singh-led government, claiming that the state government has failed to tackle the ethnic violence in the state.

The NPP is headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma.

The NEDA, a constituent of major regional parties in the northeastern states, has been playing a significant political role in the BJP’s expansion in the region.

President's Rule was promulgated in Manipur on February 13, four days after Biren Singh, who was heading a BJP-led government for the second term, resigned on February 9, following ethnic violence for over 23 months.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally some movement towards resolving the Manipur crisis! CM Sarma has good relations across communities - hope he can help mediate. 🤞 The meeting being kept private suggests serious negotiations are happening.
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Priya M.
Interesting that MLAs from different parties came together for this. Shows how serious the situation is. But why no women representatives in this meeting? The violence affects women disproportionately.
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Amit S.
NEDA has been crucial for BJP's NE expansion. Smart move to leverage this network for conflict resolution. Hope this leads to concrete action, not just another meeting.
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Sunita T.
As someone from Manipur, I appreciate any effort towards peace. But we've seen many meetings before with little result. The proof will be in what actually changes on the ground.
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Kiran D.
Good to see cross-party collaboration! The mention of Kuki community leaders gives me hope - lasting peace needs involvement from all sides. 🙏

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Manipur Political Crisis Himanta Biswa Sarma Ethnic Violence Northeast India BJP NEDA
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