BJP government again in Manipur. Biren Singh’s chair in danger? These 3 big names are at the forefront in the race for Chief Minister:

News India Live, Digital Desk: After the declaration of assembly election results in Manipur, now it is the turn of the ‘King’ election. Although BJP has secured a clear majority in the elections, suspense remains regarding the name of the Chief Minister. Amid demands for change of leadership within the party and regional equations, the Delhi Darbar (central leadership) has to take the final decision. In this race, outgoing Chief Minister N. Along with Biren Singh, names of two other prominent leaders are also emerging strongly.

These 3 names are at the forefront in the race for CM

1. N. Biren Singh (N. Biren Singh)

Claim: Being the outgoing Chief Minister, his claim is the strongest. Under his leadership the party has made a comeback despite difficult challenges.

challenge: The opposition and a faction of the party have raised questions on his leadership regarding the ethnic violence and law and order that has taken place in the state in the last few years.

2. Thongam Biswajit Singh (Th. Biswajit Singh)

Claim: Biswajit Singh is one of the oldest and influential faces of Manipur BJP. He has been a contender for the post of Chief Minister earlier also and his hold in the organization is very strong.

Strength: He has the support of the grassroots workers of the party.

3. Yumnam Khemchand Singh

Claim: Former Speaker of the Assembly and senior minister Khemchand Singh is seen as a leader with a ‘clean image’.

Equation: If the central leadership looks for a face who is acceptable among all communities, Khemchand may have the upper hand.

New formula for Deputy CM?

According to sources, this time in Manipur two deputy cm Can be formed to create a balance of power between the Meitei and Kuki-Naga communities of the state.

central leadership role

BJP is preparing to appoint Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman (probably) as observers. The opinion of the MLAs will be taken in the Legislative Party meeting, but the final seal will be given only by the pair of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and JP Nadda.

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