Thu Nov 06 18:41:13 UTC 2025: Summary:
A Manipur BJP MLA, L. Rameshwor Meetei, stated that if the central government cannot establish a stable government in Manipur, fresh elections should be held.
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Manipur BJP MLA Calls for Fresh Elections if Central Government Fails to Form Stable Government
IMPHAL, Manipur – A prominent BJP MLA from Manipur, L. Rameshwor Meetei, has issued a statement advocating for fresh elections in the state should the central government prove unable to establish a stable and functional administration. Meetei’s remarks come amidst ongoing unrest and political instability in Manipur, fueled by ethnic tensions and a breakdown in law and order. While he didn’t explicitly state the reasons the Centre might fail, the call for fresh polls suggests a growing frustration within the BJP ranks regarding the current political climate and the challenges facing the state government. His statement puts pressure on both the central government and the state’s ruling coalition to find a viable solution to the ongoing crisis or face the possibility of another electoral process. The MLA’s pronouncements have sparked debate among political analysts and observers, raising questions about the long-term stability of the current administration and the potential for further political upheaval in the troubled state.
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