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Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh reveals ongoing discussions with BJP-NDA MLAs to form a new government. He credits Amit Shah's intervention for gradual peace restoration after ethnic clashes. Ten MLAs earlier urged the governor to end President's Rule, citing public demand for elected leadership. The state has faced instability since violence erupted in May 2023 following Singh's resignation.

Key Points: Biren Singh Says BJP NDA MLAs Meet to Form Manipur Government

  • BJP-NDA MLAs push for popular government amid unrest
  • Amit Shah-led Centre working to restore peace
  • Ethnic violence triggered political instability since May 2023
  • President's Rule imposed after Biren Singh's resignation
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Efforts being made to restore peace and form government in state: Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh

Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh confirms BJP-NDA MLAs' efforts to form government while working with Amit Shah to restore peace amid ethnic violence.

"We are approaching the central government to find an amicable solution and bring peace to Manipur – N Biren Singh"

Imphal, June 28

Manipur's former Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday stated that efforts are being made to find an "amicable solution" and restore peace to the ethnic violence hit Manipur, further stating that meetings were also being held with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and NDA MLAs to form a government in the state.

"We are only focusing on the current crisis. We are approaching the central government and concerned persons to find an amicable solution and bring peace to the state of Manipur. We are also meeting with the BJP and NDA MLAs to form a government in the state of Manipur. Now peace is being restored, and the central government, under the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is working day and night to bring peace," said Singh while speaking to reporters here.

Earlier on May 28, ten MLAs, including eight from the BJP, one from the NPP and one independent MLA, met the Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Imphal's Raj Bhavan and demanded the formation of a "popular" government in the ethnic violence-hit state.

Their meeting with the governor came amid a civil disobedience campaign in the Imphal valley led by a Meitei organisation, which alleged that central armed forces had insulted the state's identity by masking the words "Manipur State Transport" on a state-run bus on May 20."The majority of people want a popular government installed, and that is the reason we came here to meet the Governor," Independent MLA Sapam Nishikanta Singh told reporters after the meeting.

"We also discussed other things, like the functioning of the President's rule may not be the same after the formation of a popular government. Primarily and basically, the main point was the formation of a popular government. The response of the Governor was also nice," he added.

President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, days after BJP leader N. Biren Singh resigned as Chief Minister. Ethnic conflict broke out in the State on May 3, 2023, causing the loss of lives of hundreds of people.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why did it take so long for these meetings to happen? The violence has been going on for months now. The administration needs to be more proactive in handling such sensitive situations.
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Arjun K
The bus incident shows how small things can escalate tensions. We need better communication between central forces and local communities. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Manipur, it breaks my heart to see the violence. The people there are so warm and welcoming. Hope peace returns soon and tourism can flourish again.
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Vikram M
The MLAs are right - a popular government is needed. President's rule is temporary solution. But they must ensure the new government represents all communities fairly.
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Kavya N
My cousin is posted in Manipur with CRPF. The situation is much more complex than what media shows. We should support our forces who are working in difficult conditions.

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