BJP Loses Bid for Manipur CM Post; President's Rule Likley to be Imposed

Kangla, Manipur - In a stunning turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to pick a new Chief Minister in the beleaguered state of Manipur last night, sending shockwaves throughout the country.

According to sources close to the development, leaders from various factions within the BJP were unable to reach a consensus on a candidate for the post, following multiple rounds of debates and discussions. The party's Central Election Committee (CEC) ultimately decided to recommend President Droupadi Murmu's rule over the state until fresh elections can be conducted.

In a move seen as a significant twist in Manipur's history, the decision now paves the way for possible imposition of the President's rule in the region. This development is set to send serious ripples throughout India's fragile governance system and raises questions about the future viability of democratic institutions in the country.

According to party insiders, it was ultimately realized that attempting to choose another candidate from among rival factions within the party had become virtually impossible due to internal power struggles and external pressures from other ruling parties. The situation turned sour once regional satraps and certain local political leaders refused to play by-elections without clear endorsement of the national leadership and as result it has created chaos throughout the ranks.

As Manipur continues to grapple with its turbulent governance landscape, the nation holds it breath to see how such pivotal situations unfold in the days ahead.