Imphal, Aug 11 (TIWN) The BJP-led Manipur government on Monday won the trust vote in the Assembly following a hectic day-long debate after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh had moved a confidence motion.

The confidence motion, moved by Singh, was put to vote after a marathon debate during the one-day special session,and he emerged victorious.   Eight Congress MLAs skipped the proceedings, defying a party whip. The Congress has 24 MLAs in the House of 60, whose effective strength is 53.