BJP's Manipur Chief Minister Pick Likely To Be Announced Today: Sources
NDTV
Although the BJP did not formally announce a chief ministerial face in Manipur, the party fought the polls under the leadership of N Biren Singh, who campaigned across the state
Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Kiren Rijiju are going to Manipur's capital Imphal today, where they are likely to announce the BJP's Chief Minister pick in the north-east state.
The BJP formed government in Manipur after winning in the recent assembly election. This would be the party's second consecutive term in Manipur.
Yesterday, the BJP leadership in Delhi met with caretaker Chief Minister N Biren Singh and another contender for the top post, Biswajit Singh. Both have also left for Imphal today.
The two Union Ministers, who are the central observers for the party in Manipur, will meet with local leaders in Imphal today, after which they are likely to announce their Chief Minister pick.
