T. Biswajit, a senior minister in the previous BJP-led government, told reporters at the Imphal International Airport on Thursday that the leadership crisis in Manipur was yet to be resolved before the formation of the new ministry.
He said that during his two-day stay in Delhi, no national BJP leader had asked him or caretaker Chief Minister N. Did not discuss this matter with Biren Singh.
On reports in some sections of the media that Mr Biren Singh was re-elected as the next chief minister, Mr Biswajit said, “It is only speculation”.
He further said that supervisor Nirmala Sitharaman and co-supervisor Kiren Rijiju may come soon to resolve the impasse. Based on their report, higher officials will take a decision on the issue. The direction of the High Command will be final and binding.
Mr. Biren Singh and Mr. Bishwajit left Imphal on Tuesday after being called by the high command. Manipur State BJP President A. Sharda also accompanied him on a chartered flight.
However, Mr Biswajit returned on a commercial flight on Thursday. Mr. Biren Singh and Ms. Sharda later returned by another flight. Mr Biswajit said he had gone to Delhi to “celebrate the victory of 32 BJP MLAs in Manipur”.
There are indications that observers may come here on Friday to meet the 32 MLAs separately and know their views.