"In the interest of the people of Manipur, the JD (U) has decided to give support to the BJP in the formation of the government." the party said in a statement.
BJP's Chief Minister N Biren Singh has won from the Heingang seat. Counting of votes for 60 assembly seats in Manipur on March 10. The elections were held in two phases. Election trends on the basis of initial vote counting shows that the BJP is leading in the state.