File photo NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday moved to install a popular govt in Manipur, where President’s rule will complete one year on Feb 12, with its legislative party set to elect a new leader.Official sources said BJP MLAs are in the national capital and will be electing a new leader, who will be sworn in as the new chief minister. The party has not officially declared a date for the legislative party meeting and named its general secretary Tarun Chugh as the central observer for the election of the new leader.The Centre had brought the state, where BJP enjoys a majority in the 60-member assembly, under President’s rule on Feb 13 following a long spell of ethnic violence involving Meiteis and Kukis, leading to displacement of the members of two communities to areas where they are dominant .BJP to replace Biren at helm in ManipurPresident’s rule was imposed days after resignation of CM Biren Singh. BJP is expected to bring in a new person to replace Singh, who had been at the helm after the party formed its first govt in 2017 and won again in 2022.Party brass will have to navigate challenging political circumstances as ethnic tensions persist despite incidence of violence coming down sharply.Centre engaged ethnic bodies in talks to defuse the crisis, and PM Modi’s visit to the state in Sept last year was seen as a big step to restore normalcy.Kukis are pushing for administrative autonomy, while Meiteis voiced opposition to any move to undermine the state’s territorial integrity.About the AuthorRakesh KumarProfessor, electrical and computer engineering, University of Illinois, US, and author of Reluctant Technophiles: India’s Complicated Relationship with TechnologyEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTrump Announces India-US Trade Deal, Reduces Reciprocal Tariffs On Delhi To 18%; PM Modi ReactsAir India Grounds Dreamliner After Pilot Flags Fuel Control Switch Issue in London-Bengaluru Flight’Nonsense, Lies’: BJP Blasts Rahul Gandhi For Citing Ex-Army Chief Naravane’s Memoir, Oppn Hits BackChina Slams Dalai Lama’s Grammy Win, Calls It Political Manipulation Warns Against Anti-China MovesShowdown In Parliament As Rahul Gandhi Quotes Ex-Army Chief Naravane’s Book on China’Arrogant, Liar’: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Attacks CEC Gyanesh After SIR Meet In DelhiPak Analyst Rips Munir Over Trump Minerals Pitch And IMF Loans After US Snubs Pakistan On Pax SilicaBalochistan Crisis: Pakistan-Origin Commentator Takes Apart Islamabad, Exposes Lies On India’India Showed…’: Ex-Army Chief Naravane’s Remarks On Galwan Clash Resurface After Lok Sabha Row’Faster Than BrahMos’: DRDO Calls New Hypersonic Anti Ship Missile A Game Changer For India123PhotostoriesFrom Melinda French Gates to Shikhar Dhawan: 5 celebrities whose lives became seemingly better after divorceIs your workplace really toxic or is it you? 5 honest signs to reflect onHow to make South Indian Beetroot and Paneer Paniyaram for breakfast at homeWhy ghosting hurts more than breakups, according to psychology10 best travel ideas for Valentine’s Day 2026 weekend9 comforting amla dishes ideal for winter months10 luxury bikes that blend power, precision, and prestige‘The 50’, ‘Bigg Boss’, ‘Laughter Chef’: Celebrity reality shows that never fail to entertainHrithik Roshan shares his post-workout meal photo and it is plateful of things we all loveKriti Sanon pens a special note for ‘Special Friend’ after Nupur Sanon’s Hindu wedding- See pictures123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesCigarette Prices HikeIndia US TradeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingSuper Bowl HalftimeMLB Trade RumorsFernando MendozaTom BradyTampa Bay LightningNHL Trade RumorsTop YouTube ChannelsRyan ClarkQuinn HughesJoel Embiid
NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday moved to install a popular govt in Manipur, where President’s rule will complete one year on Feb 12, with its legislative party set to elect a new leader.Official sources said BJP MLAs are in the national capital and will be electing a new leader, who will be sworn in as the new chief minister. The party has not officially declared a date for the legislative party meeting and named its general secretary Tarun Chugh as the central observer for the election of the new leader.The Centre had brought the state, where BJP enjoys a majority in the 60-member assembly, under President’s rule on Feb 13 following a long spell of ethnic violence involving Meiteis and Kukis, leading to displacement of the members of two communities to areas where they are dominant .BJP to replace Biren at helm in ManipurPresident’s rule was imposed days after resignation of CM Biren Singh. BJP is expected to bring in a new person to replace Singh, who had been at the helm after the party formed its first govt in 2017 and won again in 2022.Party brass will have to navigate challenging political circumstances as ethnic tensions persist despite incidence of violence coming down sharply.Centre engaged ethnic bodies in talks to defuse the crisis, and PM Modi’s visit to the state in Sept last year was seen as a big step to restore normalcy.Kukis are pushing for administrative autonomy, while Meiteis voiced opposition to any move to undermine the state’s territorial integrity.
