Sonia Gandhi (File image)

Ahead of the 2022 assembly elections, Manipur Congress leaders on Tuesday met party interim president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi.

All India Congress Committee (AICC) Manipur in charge Bhakta Charan Das, senior observer Jairam Ramesh along with other party leaders met Sonia Gandhi at her residence.

Former Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and Gaikhangam Gangmei are also present at the meeting.

The meeting is crucial as elections are due in early next year and Manipur is an important state in the northeast region.

Manipur has 60 assembly seats wherein BJP is currently in power.