Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Manipur, including former chief minister N Biren Singh, departed Imphal for New Delhi on Saturday to attend a meeting convened by the party’s central leadership on December 14.

The collective departure of the BJP legislative contingent comes at a politically significant time, as uncertainty continues over the formation of a new government in the state. The meeting called by the BJP high command is being closely watched for signals on the party’s next course of action.

Speaking to the media before leaving Imphal, several MLAs expressed optimism that the Delhi meeting would yield positive outcomes. While some legislators linked the meeting directly to government formation, others said the agenda would be clear only after discussions with the central leadership.

MLA Khemchand said the purpose of the meeting would be known after reaching Delhi, adding that his priority remained the restoration of peace in Manipur. MLA Usham Deben indicated that a new government could be formed by the last week of December or the first week of January. MLA Khumukcham Joykishan said no formal communication had been made on the agenda but acknowledged that it was most likely related to government formation.

Apart from N Biren Singh, BJP MLAs travelling to New Delhi include Achab Uddin, Sagolsem Kebi, Thongam Bishwajit, Paonam Brojen, Kh Ibomcha, Thokchom Satyabrata, K Robindro and Tongbram Robindro, along with other party legislators.