O Ibobi Singh re-elected CLP leader

Imphal, Feb 28 (UNI) Mr Okram Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur, was today re-elected the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).

A meeting of the CLP was held this evening at the Congress office. It was attended by the newly elected MLAs, and AICC General Secretary Oscar Fernandes.

The Congress party will soon stake claim to form the next government.

MPCC president Gaikhangam proposed the name of Mr Ibobi Singh and senior Congress leaders Th Devendra and Phungzathang Tonsing seconded it.

Mr Gaikhangam said Mr Singh was the unanimous choice and hoped that under his leadership the state will remain united.

The newly elected CLP leader thanked the people for supporting the Congress. He said talks will be held with the CPI on the government formation and added that the party had already assured to support the Congress-led government. Other parties have also decided to support the Congress, he added.

UNI