Dire trouble for Biren Singh govt
Imphal: In a high voltage drama, at least 9 legislators have pulled out of the BJP-led coalition putting CM NBiren Singh in dire trouble.
The drama began as soon as 3 BJP MLAs quit the party and joined Congress. Then 3 NPP ministers including DY CM Joykumar and an MLA have written to CM withdrawing support.
In yet another development a TMC and an independent MLA have also deserted the BJP-led coalition.
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