In 2012 assembly poll, Congress got 47 of 60 seats but it also poised serious problem  for Ibobi since he could not satisfy  all MLAs  a ministerial berth as he had to follow the Tenth Schedule which is against the formation of jumbo ministry.  With just 10 months left for assembly election in Manipur, Home Minister Gaikhangam who appears to be the dissidents main target was responsible for the defeat of Congres candidate in byelection held in November last year.  Both the candidates suffered a humilating defeat at the hand of BJP, in Thongu and Thangemiband AC assembly.  BJP State President Th Chaoba has reportedly told that all the congress dissidents are keen to join BJP  at any time.

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