<p>The Congress high command on Saturday appointed Nameirakpam Loken Singh as the interim president of the Manipur unit of the party.</p>.<p>The development took place following the resignation of party leader Govindas Konthoujam as the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president a few days ago.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/bhupen-bora-appointed-as-assam-congress-chief-1012404.html" target="_blank">Bhupen Bora appointed as Assam Congress chief</a></strong></p>.<p>The appointment of Loken Singh, senior vice-president of the MPCC, comes into force with immediate effect, AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said in a statement. Venugopal said that Loken Singh, also an MLA, will be in his new position till a full-time state unit president is appointed.</p>
<p>The Congress high command on Saturday appointed Nameirakpam Loken Singh as the interim president of the Manipur unit of the party.</p>.<p>The development took place following the resignation of party leader Govindas Konthoujam as the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president a few days ago.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/bhupen-bora-appointed-as-assam-congress-chief-1012404.html" target="_blank">Bhupen Bora appointed as Assam Congress chief</a></strong></p>.<p>The appointment of Loken Singh, senior vice-president of the MPCC, comes into force with immediate effect, AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said in a statement. Venugopal said that Loken Singh, also an MLA, will be in his new position till a full-time state unit president is appointed.</p>