No threat to BJP-led govt in Manipur: Sarma

GUWAHATI: Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said there is no threat to Manipur’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition days after the party’s three lawmakers resigned and six others withdrew support to chief minister N Biren Singh’s government.

“The situation is more or less under control. We are consulting with all our MLAs [members of legislative assembly] and things will be resolved nicely. There is nothing to worry,” said Sarma, who heads BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA).

The BJP came to power in Manipur for the first time in 2017 even as Congress emerged as the single largest party in the 60-member House with 28 seats. It secured 21 seats but formed the government with support of NPP, NPF and one lawmaker each from the TMC, LJP and an Independent legislator.

Three BJP MLAs resigned last week while four NPP, and lone TMC and Independent legislator withdrew their support.