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Phungzathang Tonsing joins NPP, says he resigned from the Congress to bring a change in Manipur
Imphal, 11 February 2017 ( Evening News ) : Veteran politician and former congress president and minister Phungzathang Tonsing from Churachandpur constituency who resigned from the Congress party yesterday has joined the National People's Party. Phungzathang Tonsing who had been elected from Churachandpur on Congress ticket for several terms today said he joined the National People’s Party to bring change in Manipur. He made the statement at the political conference of NPP candidate in 12 Keishamthong, former education minister, Langpoklakpam Jayantakumar at Pishum Ningom Leirak YLL Ground. He said he joined the NPP considering the present situation in Churachandpur and wishes of the people. The former Congress minister maintained that the people now want an alternative government to Congress and BJP. NPP National President Conrad K Sangma, National General Secretary Vivek Raj Wangkhem and several party leaders attended the conference.
Prahlad Singh Patel asserts BJP focusses on the development of North East states
Imphal, 11 February 2017 : BJP Manipur Pradesh in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel asserted that the party focusses on the development of the North East states as the party is determined to bring development in NE region. He said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s announcement of rupees two thousand two hundred crore package for construction and maintenance of roads and bridges in his recent visit to Manipur is the right example of the centre's determination to develop NE states. Pralad Singh Patel was speaking at the flag hoisting of BJP candidate in Heingang constituency Nongthongbam Biren at his residence at Luwangshangbam Mamang eikai. The BJP leader added that the party wants a peaceful Manipur with no bandh and blockade. He maintained that the same has been repeatedly expressed time and again by BJP President Amit Shah.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to attend a Political Rally in Manipur in the last week of this month
Imphal, 11 February 2017 : Earlier on his arrival at the Imphal International airport BJP Manipur gi In-charge and Lok Sabha MP Prahlad Singh Patel told media persons that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to come to Manipur to attend a Political Rally in the last week of this month. The BJP leader arrived in Imphal yesterday to campaign for the BJP as electioneering gains momentum in the state.