3 BJP leaders in Manipur, consisting of 2 previous lawmakers, signed up with the Congress at a function in Delhi, according to a declaration released by the grand old celebration on Tuesday.
Previous BJP MLAs Y Surchandra Singh, L Radhakishore Singh and celebration leader Uttamkumar Ningthoujam crossed over to the Congress throughout the occasion at the AICC head office in the nationwide capital on Monday, it stated.
They were invited at the celebration in the existence of AICC in-charge of Manipur, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, and state Congress president K Meghachandra Singh.
“Their decision to leave the BJP comes in the backdrop of widespread unhappiness over the BJP’s mishandling of the Manipur crisis and reflects a growing conviction that only the Congress party can provide peace, stability, and inclusive governance in the state,” it stated.
Surchandra had actually represented Kakching assembly constituency, while Radhakishore was the MLA of Oinam section.
Ulaka mentioned that the signing up with of the 3 leaders would reinforce the Congress in Manipur.
They brought important political and expert experience to the organisation, the declaration included.
