At least 27 BJP MLAs gathered at the party’s state headquarters on Wednesday for a closed-door meeting to discuss preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated visit to Manipur. The meeting lasted nearly an hour and included senior legislators such as former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata. No attendees spoke to the media about the agenda, but a post on X by BJP Manipur stated that “State President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi presided over a joint organisational meeting of the party’s MP, MLAs, and state office bearers, in the presence of MP and NE States Prabhari Dr. Sambit Patra, and MP and State Prabhari Dr. Ajeet Gopchade.”
According to party sources, discussions focused on the party’s strategy in the state, key political developments, and the organisational and security arrangements linked to the Prime Minister’s visit. The meeting is seen as part of a broader effort by the BJP to streamline coordination at both state and central levels. Meanwhile, the Coordination Committee (CORCOM)—an umbrella group of six banned militant outfits, including the United National Liberation Front (UNLF)—announced a boycott of the Prime Minister’s visit, highlighting ongoing security and political sensitivities in the state.
The BJP meeting reflects heightened political activity in Manipur, with the party working to ensure smooth arrangements for the expected VVIP visit while addressing both organisational and security concerns.
