Former Manipur JD(U) MLAs clarify on merger with BJP
Our Correspondent Imphal, Sep. 6 (EMN): After joining the ruling BJP, former Janata Dal (United) MLAs in Manipur said they joined the saffron party on the mandate of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as they were elected under the NDA banner. Khumukcham Joykisan Singh, MLA of Thangmeiband constituency said they joined BJP as they have no option since they were elected on the mandate of NDA. When asked whether they would get any position in the BJP-led coalition government in the state, Joykishan clarified that there was “no precondition.” Joykisan along with three other former JD (U) MLAs...