First political talks since President's Rule: BJP MLAs meet Assam CM over Manipur crisis

In a first since President's Rule was imposed in February, seven MLAs from BJP and its allies met Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, seeking his help in restoring peace and exploring leadership options in Manipur. Sarma is likely to visit Manipur on June 10.

MLAs present included BJP's K Govindas Singh, L Susindro Meitei, JDU's Abdul Nasir, and NPP leaders Shanti Singh and M Rameshwar Singh. The meeting happened on the sidelines of a Thadou community festival.

Efforts to find a consensus CM have failed so far. CM N Biren Singh resigned on February 9 after prolonged ethnic violence. President's Rule was imposed on February 13. Multiple BJP leaders including Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh and former minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh are said to be in the race for the top post.