IMPHAL, Mar 6: The landslide victory of the Congress Party in the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly has quite gladdened the incumbent Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, however, he is not sure of retaining the Chief Minister’s post.
Ibobi, while speaking to some media persons at Thoubal DC Office this afternoon, stated that the Congress legislatures will choose the Chief Minister through consensus.
He further maintained that the Congress Party will form the government alone as it has secured 42 seats much more than the required number.
Chief Minister also appreciated the people of the state for their trust and faith bestowed to the Congress Party despite threats and intimidations from various angles.
Meanwhile, MPCC president G Gaikhangam thanked the people of Manipur for their thumping vote of confidence on the congress party in the recently concluded state assembly election.
While speaking for a brief moment to the press at Congress Bhavan after crossing the magical figure of 30 seats, he called it a historic moment for Manipur and the congress party which is on the verge of forming a government for the third consecutive term. He expressed his gratitude to the people for giving an opportunity to gain an absolute majority. He went on to state that they would work towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
On the question of who will become the leader of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in the new term, Gaikhangam avoided a direct reply but stated the newly elected congress MLAs will democratically elect its CLP leader.
While the mood at Congress Bhavan was upbeat, it hardly reflected that of a party which had just won 42 seats of the total 60.
Meanwhile, AICC general secretary Luizinho Faleiro and Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma have gone into a huddle with Gaikhangam and other congress leaders.
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