In a significant political statement amid continuing uncertainty in Manipur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Th Shyamkumar has claimed that a new popular government will be formed in the state after November 15, with the Chief Minister to be chosen by the central leadership of the party. Addressing the media on Thursday, the Andro constituency MLA said that the decision emerged following a recent series of meetings between central BJP leaders and state MLAs in New Delhi. “During a meeting between central leaders and BJP MLAs from the state, they assured that a popular government will be installed after November 15. The leader (chief minister) will be selected by the Centre,” Shyamkumar told reporters.
The MLA further remarked that the Centre’s intervention has become necessary given the current political deadlock in Manipur. “There is no option now. Everyone wants to be the chief minister. What I want is for the Centre to select a CM,” he added, hinting at internal divisions within the party over leadership and governance in the troubled state. According to sources, Shyamkumar was among 26 BJP MLAs who recently camped in New Delhi for over a week to hold discussions with senior leaders of the party. The meetings, reportedly facilitated by key figures from the central leadership, focused on restoring administrative stability and rebuilding public trust after months of political stagnation and social unrest. The legislators are believed to have expressed their concerns about the government’s performance, coordination issues, and the urgent need for a strong and unified leadership to steer Manipur through its ongoing challenges.
Although the BJP remains the ruling party in Manipur, there has been growing speculation about a possible change in leadership due to prolonged ethnic tensions and governance concerns that have gripped the state since 2023. The claim by Shyamkumar suggests that the central BJP leadership is actively considering reconstituting the state government to ensure more effective administration and political balance. While no official confirmation has come from the party’s central office, political observers view the development as an indication of internal deliberations reaching an advanced stage.
