The Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in Manipur was because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N Biren Singh, says Rajkumar Imo Singh. The MLA of Sagolband assembly constituency feels that his father-in-law Biren Singh should become the chief minister once again as he is the choice of the people. After defending his seat by a margin of 2,500 votes, Rajkumar spoke to News18. Edited excerpt:
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Being one of the last people who have switched from Congress to BJP, what is the feeling today?
Oh, looks great… In this Sagolband constituency, I have won thrice… I am grateful to the people here and our party, our central leaders.
Who do you want as chief minister?
This victory is because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and this victory is also of our current CM. Not only me, everyone in Manipur wants him to be the Chief Minister. They all want Biren Singh. Everyone knows what he has done for the state. We all want him as CM and I am sure the Center will want the same.
What will happen to AFSPA?
It will be taken care of. Together we will create such an environment, which we hope will be 100 percent removed.
Do you want ministerial position?
I want to make N Biren Singh as CM. I don’t want any posts. Whatever the party decides, I will act accordingly.
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