India, Nov. 12 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santosh and the party's Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra arrived in Imphal on Wednesday for a three-day visit to assess the political situation and hold consultative meetings with ruling MLAs in Manipur.

The visit by the BJP leaders amid growing speculation about the formation of a new popular government has fuelled talks of reinstating an elected administration in the state.

Following the unrest that erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023, the state has been under President's Rule since February 13, after then chief minister N. Biren Singh resigned on February 8.

When asked by reporters whether the Centre was planning to restore a popular governme...