Indian Manipur dissident political leaders announce exiled government in UK

The dissident political leaders from the Indian state of Manipur have declared independence from India and forming a government-in-exile in Britain.

 Addressing a press conference in London, representatives of Manipur's King Leishemba Sanajaoba also announced formation of Manipur State Council.

The Chief Minister Yamben Biren and Minister of External Affairs and Defence Narengbam Samarjit of the Manipur State Council said they believe that now is the right time to make public the Independent Government of Manipur before the international community and seek recognition.

They said Narendra Modi's government is intolerant and believes in physical annihilation of small nations and communities for sake of Hindutva supremacy and therefore it is not safe for them to continue operating from India.