N Biren Singh takes oath as chief minister of Manipur

TIL Desk/ #Manipur– N Biren Singh takes oath as chief minister, ex-CM Ibobi Singh present Manipur Highlights: Although the Congress emerged as the single largest party with 28 MLAs, the BJP, with 21 MLAs, claims to have the support of NPP (4), NPF (4), LJP (1), and three others.

Nongthombam Biren Singh took oath as the chief minister of Manipur at the Raj Bhawan in Imphal today. This comes after Governor #NajmaHaptullah invited the BJP-led coalition under Singh to form the next government in the state after being assured of requisite support from regional parties and Independents. Since March 11, the day of the results, both the Congress and the BJP have claimed support in order to form the next government. Although the Congress emerged as the single largest party with 28 MLAs, the BJP, with 21 MLAs, claims to have the support of #NPP (4), #NPF (4), #LJP (1), and three others.