Guwahati, May 5 -- BJP's North East in-charge Sambit Patra arrived in Manipur on Monday to hold discussions reportedly with MLAs from both the Meitei and Kuki communities.

After landing at Imphal airport, Patra boarded a chopper to Churachandpur, where he plans to meet leaders of Kuki groups and BJP legislators from the area.

BJP Manipur general secretary K Sarat Kumar welcomed him at the airport.

His visit comes just days after 21 MLAs from Manipur sent separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the formation of an elected government in the state, currently under President's Rule, to help restore peace and stability.

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