Source: The Sangai Express /MIC
Imphal, March 19, 2010:
Amid speculation of hectic politicking in the national capital for removal of Okram Ibobi Singh from the post of Chief Ministership, the Chief Minister called on the Governor Gurbachan Jagat from around 3.30 pm today.
Even though what actually transpired during the meeting, that lasted till about 5 pm, could not be confirmed as yet, a source comprehended that the meeting might be related to the ongoing campaign within certain-section of the Congress Legislature Party for change of leadership.
Contrary to assertion of the MPCC president Gaikhangam that there will be no immediate change in either the SPF Council of Ministers or the Chief Minister, a source said O Ibobi Singh himself submitted a list of five Congress legislators to the Governor.
The CM reportedly intimated to the Governor to drop the five from the SPF Ministry.
The meeting assumes significance as senior Congress legislator and FCS Minister Y Erabot is currently in New Delhi meeting party's top central leaders.