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.