IMPHAL, Oct 23:  Amid increasing speculation about the National People’s Party (NPP) considering the withdrawal of its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur, a five-member national team has arrived in Imphal today. The delegation, headed by NPP’s National General Secretary (Organisation) James Sangma, is on a mission to assess the current political situation and law and order in the state.

The team includes prominent leaders such as NPP Kerala State President KT Thomas, Arunachal Pradesh State Working President P. Bage, Youth Front National President Nickey Nongkhlaw, and Asigi National General Secretary (Law & Administration) Abhaya Keshav. They were sent by NPP Chief and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to get a first-hand evaluation of the circumstances.

Over the next two days, the team will meet with party MLAs and members from various Assembly segments to deliberate on whether to continue their alliance with the BJP government led by Chief Minister Biren Singh. Additionally, they will engage with senior citizens, local leaders, and intellectuals to gather insights about the prevailing situation.

Upon their arrival, the team received a briefing from NPP National Vice-President Yumnam Joykumar regarding the political and security environment in Manipur. Their agenda includes meetings with NPP legislators, party officials, and various social activists.

The information gathered during this visit will be compiled into a report for the NPP National Executive Committee meeting. The ultimate decision regarding the NPP’s continued alliance with the BJP government in Manipur will be based on these evaluations and discussed with NPP National President Conrad Sangma. Currently, the NPP has seven MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly.