Secular Progressive Front

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Secular Progressive Front
AbbreviationSPF
ChairpersonOkram Ibobi Singh
Parliamentary ChairpersonSonia Gandhi
Founded17 June 2020
HeadquartersManipur
Seats in Lok Sabha
0 / 2
Seats in Rajya Sabha
0 / 1
Seats in State Legislative Assemblies
26 / 53
(Total "60",Vacant "7")

The Secular Progressive Front (SPF), or Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), is a political party in India. The SPF was founded after the resignation of three Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Bharatiya Janata Party, four from the National People's Party, one from the All India Trinamool Congress, and the withdrawal of one Independent from the National Democratic Alliance in Manipur on 17 June 2020.

The Secular Progressive Front met with Manipur's Governor Najma Heptulla to attempt to form a government in Manipur. The SPF also seeks the removal of the Speaker of the Manipur Assembly, Yumnam Khemchand Singh.[1]

Formation[]

The Leader of the Opposition and ex-Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh formed the Secular Progressive Front. The Congress President Sonia Gandhi (former prime minister) accepted its formation.[citation needed]

On 18 June 2020, Singh said that the Indian National Congress had formed a coalition of like-minded parties in Manipur and called a special Assembly session to prove a majority.[2]

Manipur assembly[]

The Secular People's Front has the support of 26 Members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

Constituency Name of Member Party
Khundrakpam Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh Indian National Congress
Thangmeiband Khumukcham Joykisan Singh Indian National Congress
Sagolband Rajkumar Imo Singh Indian National Congress
Wangkhei Okram Henry Singh Indian National Congress
Patsoi Akoijam Mirabai Devi Indian National Congress
Nambol Nameirakpam Loken Singh Indian National Congress
Konthoujam Govindas Indian National Congress
Lilong Muhammad Abdul Nasir Indian National Congress
Thoubal Okram Ibobi Singh Indian National Congress
Wangkhem Keisham Meghachandra Singh Indian National Congress
Khangabok Surjakumar Okram Indian National Congress
Wabgai Muhammad Fajur Rahim Indian National Congress
Sugnu Kangujam Ranjit Singh Indian National Congress
Jiribam Ashab Uddin Independent
Tengnoupal (ST) D. Korungthang Indian National Congress
Ukhrul (ST) Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur Indian National Congress
Saikul (ST) Yamthong Haokip Indian National Congress
Karong (ST) D. D. Thaisii Indian National Congress
Nungba (ST) Gaikhangam Gangmei Indian National Congress
Tipaimukh (ST) Dr. Chaltonlien Amo Indian National Congress
Saikot (ST) T N Haokip Indian National Congress

References[]

  1. ^ Kundu, Indrajit (18 June 2020). "Manipur: Congress stakes claim to form govt, wants Assembly Speaker removed". India Today. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  2. ^ ANI. "Requested special Assembly session to prove majority, says Manipur CLP leader". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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