In a significant development for the Opposition party in Manipur, former police officer Thounaojam Brinda formally joined the Indian National Congress (INC) along with ten other leaders in Imphal on Sunday. The induction programme, organised by the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), took place at Congress Bhavan in Imphal. The new entrants include former bureaucrats, advocates, educators, and prominent political figures from various constituencies, such as Keirao, Lilong, Sekmai, Thongju, Thangmeiband, and Yaiskul.
Former Sekmai MLA Kh Devendro Singh was among those inducted into the party. The event was attended by several senior Congress leaders, including MPCC president Okram Ibobi Singh, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Gaikhangam, MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, and MLAs Ranjit Singh, Th. Lokeshwar Singh, and Okram Surjakumar.
Speaking at the induction programme, Brinda expressed her belief that the Congress is the only party capable of defeating the BJP in Manipur. She alleged that the ongoing conflict in the state reflects the BJP government’s failure and expressed optimism that a Congress government would be able to rebuild Manipur and restore lasting peace.
