Manipur Congress Plans No-Confidence Motion Against BJP Govt

IMPHAL: The Manipur Congress has issued a no-confidence warning against the BJP-led government ahead of the upcoming session of the 60-member State Assembly. State Congress President Keisham Meghachandra announced on Friday, February 7, 2025, that his party is preparing to move a no-confidence motion soon. The Assembly session in Imphal, the state capital, is set to begin on February 10.

“Brahmastra missile will surely hit one of the double engines,” he posted on X, referring to the Manipur government led by Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh. Mr. Meghachandra is one of the five Congress MLAs.

Speculations about a no-trust motion gained momentum after veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh led a delegation to the Raj Bhavan to brief Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla about an alleged threat from Biren Singh. The meeting signaled the party’s decision to move a no-trust motion.

“There was an event organized by the BJP at its head office in Imphal on January 14, 2025. During that meeting, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated that any MLA who moves a no-confidence motion will not be able to stay in the House, as he will be chased by the people,” Mr. Ibobi Singh said after meeting with the Governor. 

A Congress functionary in Imphal noted that a relevant rule allows an MLA to submit a written notice to the Assembly Secretary seeking leave to move a motion expressing a lack of confidence in the council of ministers. The leave is granted if the Speaker finds the motion in order and at least 10 MLAs support it. 

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