Central rule may have contained the arson, but most arms haven’t been surrendered. Threat of violence spiralling remains. Another neta-run govt is exactly what Manipur doesn’t need
The renewed bid by BJP Manipur unit to regain power in the state brings to light the national party’s endless dilemma and conflict of interests in the northeastern state under central rule since Feb 13. What is the road ahead after 10 NDA legislators led by T Radheshyam Singh met governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla last week and expressed their willingness to form a new govt? They claimed the support of 44 MLAs. The 60-member assembly has 59 legislators at the moment.