Guwahati, Sept. 11 -- Several key office bearers and grassroots leaders from BJP's Phungyar Mandal stepped down from the primary membership of the party before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the state.

The resignations were submitted by members of the 43-Phungyar BJP Mandal and its affiliated Morchas.

The move was led by Ngachonmi Ramshang, Special Invitee of BJP Manipur, with senior active members and primary members of the party.

Among those who resigned are the 43-Phungyar BJP Mandal President, the Mahila Morcha President, Yuva Morcha President, Kishan Morcha President, ST Morcha Executive, and 53 Booth Presidents, signaling a large-scale withdrawal of grassroots leadership from the organisation.

The irate member...