IMPHAL: N Biren Singh was today unanimously elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Manipur, paving the way for his becoming the next chief minister.
“N Biren has been unanimously elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party. He is the party’s chief ministerial candidate,” Union minister Piyush Goel told reporters.
Biren will meet Governor Najma Heptulla and stake claim to form the next Government in the State, said Goel, who was present at the meeting, adding “we have the support of smaller parties”. (AGENCIES)