Coalition Government to retain power in Manipur: Ibobi

Imphal, Feb 5 (UNI) Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said his Congress led Secular Progressive Front government would retain power in the 60-memebr assembly.

Manipur goes to polls on February 8, 14, and 23.

He, however, claimed that SPF's one of the major allies- CPI- would not may get much seat this time.

He said his Congress party would maximum number of seats among the coalition partners.

He also ridiculed Oppostion's claim that the ruling front would loss power in the hustings.

Addressing two public meetings at Thoubal and Imphal along with Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Mr Singh said the BJP, NCP, RJD and other parties may not even open their account in Manipur this time.

The Manipur People's Party one of the oldest Regional party was dolling out faise promised as it knows that it will not come to power he added. He further listed the success and achievements of his government in Manipur and appealed to support his party. UNI