In a major political development concerning the state of Manipur which is under President's Rule since February this year, BJP MLAs from the Meitei and Kuki communities appeared together in public for the first time since 3rd May 2023, during a meeting in New Delhi on Sunday, sparking speculation over the formation of a new government in Manipur. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13, following the resignation of former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.