IMPHAL, Oct 10: In a notable political development, former minister and ex-NPP MLA L. Jayantakumar Singh has joined the Congress party in Manipur, along with eight other political figures today. They were warmly received at a ceremony held at Congress Bhavan, Imphal, by former CM and CLP leader Okram Ibobi Singh, MPCC President Keisham Meghachandra, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Gaikhangam and other party officials.
The group consists of a variety of political figures and retired government officials, indicating a significant shift in the region’s political dynamics.
Other individuals joining Congress include:
- Shri O. Romen Singh, Former NPP Candidate, Singjamei A/C
- Shri A. Okendra Singh, Ex-Z.P. Member, Khurai A/C
- Shri L. Dhiren @ Bobo Singh, Social Worker, Andro A/C
- Shri Th. John Singh, Retd. Government Employee and Former Secretary & President, JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO etc., Wangkhei A/C
- Shri L. Gyanendro @ Boi Singh, Ex-Councillor, W/No. 15, Singjamei A/C
- Shri R.K. Sachi Singh, Ex-Councillor W/No. 17, Singjamei A/C
- Shri O. Nilachand Singh, Member W/No. 17, Singjamei A/C
- Shri L. Romen Singh, Member W/No. 16 Singjamei A/C
Previously, L. Jayantakumar Singh served as a minister in the Okram Ibobi government and held a cabinet position under the N Biren Singh government when the NPP was part of the coalition. He had an unsuccessful run in the 2022 elections.
During the reception programme for the nine leaders, former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh expressed dissatisfaction with the central government’s handling of Manipur conflict. He stressed that the central government should not accept any demands for separate administration for any community within the state.
This realignment comes amid rumors that NPP MLAs in Manipur may consider withdrawing their support from the N Biren Singh government, adding complexity to the current political situation in the state.
