In a surprising development, the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) has withdrawn support from the N Biren Singh-led BJP government in Manipur and its lone MLA will sit in the Opposition benches. While this development will have no impact on the stability of the government, it is a strong message because the JDU is BJP's key ally at the Centre and in Bihar. The development also comes months after the Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party, which is in power in Meghalaya, withdrew support to the Biren Singh government.