The NPP, led by Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma, Sunday pulled out from Biren Singh's government in Manipur, saying it had completely failed to restore normalcy in the state.
BJP won 46 of the state's 60 seats. NDA partner NPP came a distant 2nd, winning 5 seats, followed by Ajit Pawar faction of NCP, which got 3. Khandu is set to return as CM for 3rd term.
Marak & Sangma are going head-to-head this election, contesting from South Tura Assembly constituency in West Garo Hills district. Their parties, BJP & NPP, will face off in 57 seats.
The NPP chief also clarified that his party will continue to support the NDA and may form a post-poll alliance if need be in Meghalaya. The party had taken the help of BJP in 2018.
National People’s Party is part of CM Biren Singh’s BJP-led govt in Manipur. But it has fielded candidates on 38 seats out of 60 this time, a drastic increase from 9 in 2017.
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