The Imphal court on Friday overturned the expulsion of Chongtham Bijoy Singh, former chief spokesperson of the BJP’s Manipur unit. Singh, who was expelled in February 2022 for alleged "anti-party activities," challenged the six-year ban in court, arguing he was denied a fair hearing.

The minister pointed out that earlier Chongtham Bijoy Singh had also made such an unfounded allegation over former BJP Manipur President Th. Chaoba Singh and the current BJP Manipur President A Sarda Devi which had landed him into trouble as he was expelled from the primary membership of the party for violating the party's rules and regulations under Article XXV, Breach of Discipline clause (b), and (d).