Saturday, April 1 2006 14:05 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Imphal: BJP in Manipur has petitioned the State Governor demanding disqualification of eight MLAs, including Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, charging them with holding offices of profit.

The party submitted a list of eight MLAs, belonging to the ruling Congress and CPI, to Governor S S Sidhu yesterday (Mar 31, 2006) to initiate steps for their disqualification, BJP's Manipur unit General Secretary Y.Mangi Singh said in a statement today (Apr1, 2006).

Contending that Ibobi Singh is not only the Chairman of Manipur Film Development Corporation but also heads the Society of Regional Institute of Medical Science and Hospital, Mangi Singh said this called for steps against him for disqualification.

He said the Chief Minister is also holding the post of President of the Kangla fort board which has been constituted by an ordinance to look after the development works of Kangla complex, in the heart of the city.