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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CPI leader attends RSS-organised Hindu meet, district unit seeks clarification
Manjeshwar: The participation of a CPI leader in a Hindu convention organised by the RSS has triggered discussion in political circles.
Sundari Shetty, former president of Meenja panchayat and a district committee member of the CPI in Kasaragod, attended the Hindu gathering held in Meenja. She offered floral tribute to a portrait of Bharat Mata and also addressed the gathering from the stage, which has led to controversy.
Following the development, the CPI district unit has issued a notice to Sundari Shetty seeking an explanation. Party sources said that the presence of a senior leader of a party that follows communist ideology at a Hindu convention has caused unease within the party.
There are indications that disciplinary action may be initiated against her in connection with the incident.
