BJP Leader's Crucial Visit to Manipur Amid Political Unrest
BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) BL Santhosh is scheduled to make a significant visit to Manipur later this week, as political pressure mounts for the restoration of a popular government in the northeastern state. This development comes at a critical juncture when Manipur has been operating under President's Rule since February 13, creating a political vacuum that local legislators are desperate to fill.
MLA Protest and Delhi Meetings Precede Visit
The upcoming visit follows dramatic political maneuvers that unfolded exactly one month ago when over 27 NDA MLAs from Manipur established a camp in New Delhi to directly pressure the party's central leadership. During their stay in the national capital, the MLAs held crucial meetings with both BJP's Northeast coordinator Sambit Patra and BL Santhosh himself, highlighting the seriousness of their demand for governmental restoration.
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh had previously indicated that Santhosh would soon visit the state to assess the ground situation, making this week's anticipated trip a fulfillment of that prediction. The MLAs' persistent campaign represents one of the most organized efforts to end the central rule that has governed Manipur for months.
BJP Preparations and Organizational Strengthening
In preparation for Santhosh's important visit, Manipur BJP president A Sharda Devi convened a meeting with state office bearers and morcha presidents on Monday. The gathering focused on strategic planning and organizational reinforcement ahead of the senior leader's arrival.
Sharda Devi confirmed that the meeting "discussed the roadmap and action plans to strengthen the organisation and serve the people more effectively." This statement, released after the conclave, underscores the party's intention to not only address the immediate political crisis but also to build a stronger grassroots presence in the state.
The political landscape in Manipur remains complex, with both Meitei and Naga NDA MLAs united in their months-long campaign for restoring democratic governance. Despite their concerted efforts, the central leadership has shown no clear indication of being ready to lift President's Rule, creating a standoff that Santhosh's visit aims to resolve.
As Manipur continues under central administration, all political stakeholders await the outcomes of this high-level BJP delegation's assessment, which could determine the state's political future in the coming weeks.
