Imphal: Former Manipur chief minister and BJP leader N Biren Singh on Friday said the party’s legislators in the state have conveyed to central leaders that it is both the wish of the people and the MLAs that a popular government be installed in the state at the earliest.

Talking reporters at the BJP headquarters after a rendition of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, Singh said the legislators are united on the formation of a popular ministry.

“We had gone to Delhi recently. Twenty-five MLAs met BJP North East in-charge Sambit Patra, who personally came to Manipur Bhavan. We informed him that it is public demand that a popular government be installed. We also conveyed issues related to IDPs. He said the matter will be pursued with higher levels as the situation in the state has impro

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