BJP-led govt wins trust vote in Manipur; 8 Cong MLAs skip proceedings

The BJP-led N Biren Singh government in Manipur on Monday won the trust vote 28-16 in the state assembly.

The confidence motion, moved by Singh, was put to vote after a marathon debate during the one-day special session,and he emerged victorious.

Eight Congress MLAs skipped the proceedings, defying a party whip.

The Congress has 24 MLAs in the House of 60, whose effective strength is 53.