Guwahati, May 28 -- Members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday met Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan, formally staking their claim to form the next government in the state.

The team asserted the support of over 40 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), signaling their readiness and willingness to assume power.

Sources indicate that the 10-member delegation comprised seven MLAs from the BJP, two from the National People's Party (NPP), and one independent.

The BJP MLAs named in the report are Yumnam Radheshyam Singh, Thockchom Radheshyam Singh, Lourembam Rameshwar Meitei, Thangjam Arunkumar, Kh. Raghumani Singh, Kongkham Robindro Singh, and Paonam Brojen Singh.

From the NPP, Sheikh Noorul Hassan and...