Imphal, Feb 14: A boon for the BJP, Manipur unit.
300 members of Manipur Peoples’ Party (MPP) have resigned from the party and joined the BJP today.
A reception program of the newly enrolled members in the BJP fold was organized today at the party office here.
The newly enrolled members of the BJP from MPP includes noted politician L.Jatra Singh who was the former minister in the W.Nipamacha led State Government. The other important members include Md. Tomba, former Vice president of Minority Cell, MPP, and Md. Firoz Khan, former General Secretary of MPP (Administration).
Speaking on the occasion, president of BJP, Manipur Pradesh Thounaojam Chaoba said that the state of Manipur becomes the most corrupt state among the states in India.
He told the gathering that the Ibobi led Congress Government in the State under UPA Government is still unable to perform efficiently.
Blaming the Government, Th Chaoba, who is a former Union minister said that the government cannot take up any welfare work. He alleged that 25 % of the Panchayat funds have been swindled by the MLAs.
“In order to rescue ailing Manipur, the Ibobi led Government needs to be changed,” Chaoba stated. He also said National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the next government at the Centre.
Today’s development has come few days after Manipur noted statesman Prof Gangmumei had joined the BJP.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/former-mpp-chief-jatra-joins-bjp/
