Call on Manipur government formation likely this week: Report
New Delhi: The Centre is expected to take a call this week on government formation in Manipur, which has been under President’s rule since February 13 this year.
Several key BJP leaders from Manipur, including former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, are currently in the national capital to press for government revival in the ethnic strife-torn state. MLAs H. Dingo, Robindro, S. Ranjan, former minister Govindas Konthoujam, and Hill Areas Committee chairman Dinganglung Gangmei are also in Delhi.
The state leaders are reportedly scheduled to meet with the BJP's central leadership on Monday. “The final decision after the meetings with central leaders, Union home minister, and finally the Prime Minister, would be taken in the next few days, which may take a week or longer,” The New Indian Express quoted a senior BJP leader as saying.
Meanwhile, another party insider reportedly mentioned that there are no significant legal barriers to forming a new government, as the state assembly has not been dissolved and remains in a state of suspended animation.
This development comes seven months after the imposition of President’s rule following the resignation of Biren Singh on February 9.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
