In order to prevent switching of allegiance before the polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has signed an ‘agreement of cooperation’ with the expected nominees in the upcoming Manipur assembly elections.
Members included:
Sources say that the members include those who could be nominated in Keishamthong assembly constituency in Imphal West district and Sugnu in Kakching district.
While speaking to a media agency, BJP’s chief spokesperson in the state, Ch Bijoy said, “The party has signed an agreement of cooperation with many probable candidates in the presence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, so that they don’t switch sides amid the developing political scenario.”
Meetings conducted:
The saffron party has been conducting “sensitisation” meetings to ensure bonhomie and cooperation among members, who are likely to be fielded in the polls.
The elections for Manipur’s 60-member assembly will be held in two phases on February 27 and March 3, while counting of votes will take place on March 10.
The BJP, which has witnessed an exodus in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh with three ministers recently quitting the party, is yet to announce its list of candidates for the Manipur assembly elections.
The party had earlier informed the Manipur Government in 2017 that despite bagging just 21 seats compared to Congress’ 28 by joining hands with two local parties, NPP and NPF. Later, BJP’s own strength increased to 30 after some MLAs defected from Congress and other parties.
About Cooperation Agreement:
A Cooperation Agreement is a contract between two parties who want to enter into a working relationship together. As a result, a partnership and cooperation agreement will often go hand in hand with one another.
It can happen between several types of entities. It could be that two individuals need a cooperation agreement, or it may be that a cooperation agreement between two countries is needed.
Manipur Assembly Elections:
The Manipur Assembly Elections is been held from 27 February to 3 March 2022 in two phases, to elect 60 members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on 10 March 2022.
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