As 2026 begins, Manipur's political future is debated by the BJP and Congress. BJP MLA L. Rameshwor Meetei suggests a new government may emerge, with Assembly Speaker Th. Satyabrata Singh reportedly being considered for Chief Minister. Conversely, Congress President K. Meghachandra advocates for dissolving the current assembly and holding fresh elections to restore peace amid ongoing ethnic conflict. The state assembly has been under suspended animation since February 2025, with Manipur under President's Rule since February 13, following ethnic violence that began in May 2023.