BJP has no strong rival in Manipur this time: Nongthombam Biren Singh
The Hindu
The relationship between different ethnic groups has improved tremendously and shops remain open up to midnight today, says Manipur Chief Minister
IMPHAL
Though he has had trouble keeping the MLAs of his party and of minor allies in good humour, Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has completed his first term and is confident of leading the BJP to victory in the Assembly polls as he lists the positive developments in the State over the last five years. Excerpts from the interview:
The BJP has several challengers from Congress to the National People’s Party (NPP) and Janata Dal-United (JD-U). Which of these is the strongest rival?
There are many parties this time, but I don’t see any strong rival. I feel people everywhere are supporting the BJP enthusiastically.
So do you foresee the BJP forming the government on its own unlike in 2017?
Absolutely. My reading is that we are getting more than 40 seats.
What makes you so confident?
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