NPP Withdraws Support From BJP-Led Government Amidst Ongoing Unrest in Manipur

Imphal: The National People’s Party (NPP), on Sunday, announced the withdrawal of support from the BJP -led government in Manipur under N Biren Singh, as unrest continues in the state. The party decided to withdraw support from the Bharatiya Janata Party government blaming the chief minister for failing to control the violence in Manipur. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party (NPP) also expressed its "deep concern" over the prevailing law and order situation in the northeastern state.The NPP, in an official letter marked to BJP national president JP Nadda, stated that the Manipur government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, has completely failed to control the ethnic violence in the state and restore normalcy. The party, while pulling back its support from the ruling party in Manipur with immediate effect, also expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the crisis and the loss of innocent lives.In the letter written by the NPP to Nadda, it was said, "We strongly feel that the Manipur State Government under the leadership of Shri Biren Singh has completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy." "Keeping the current situation in mind, the National People's Party has decided to withdraw its support to the Biren Singh-led Government in the State of Manipur, with immediate effect," the letter read. This fresh update came up as the situation in Manipur, which has been reeling from ethnic strife between Kuki and Meitei communities since May last year, continued to be volatile following protests and violence after the recovery of bodies of women and children.Despite losing a key ally in the northeastern state, the BJP government is most likely to stay stable as it has a comfortable majority in the 60-member Manipur Assembly. The BJP currently holds 37 seats on its own, a majority well above the halfway mark of 31. This includes five MLAs from the Janata Dal (United) who joined the BJP in late 2022.Additionally, the BJP also has the support of five MLAs from the Naga People's Front (NPF), one JD(U) legislator, and three Independent MLAs.

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NPP Withdraws Support From BJP-Led Government Amidst Ongoing Unrest in Manipur

The National People’s Party announced the withdrawal of support from the BJP-led government in Manipur under N Biren Singh, as unrest continues in the state.

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