How did the Legislative Assembly of Manipur respond to the merger issue with India after the independence?

Divided in opinion on the merger.

The correct answer is Option 2 - Divided in opinion on the merger.

In the Legislative Assembly of Manipur there were sharp differences over the question of merger of Manipur with India. While the state Congress wanted the merger, other political parties were opposed to this.

STORY OF MANIPUR:

Manipur was a princely state with its own monarch, Maharaja Bodhchandra Singh, and a distinct political and administrative system.
It enjoyed a measure of autonomy under British colonial rule.
Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh of Manipur signed the Instrument of Accession with the Indian government shortly before Independence.
The agreement ensured that Manipur would maintain its internal autonomy.
In response to public opinion, elections were held in Manipur in June 1948, establishing a constitutional monarchy.
Manipur became the first part of India to hold elections based on ‘Universal Adult Franchise’.
The issue of the merger with India sparked sharp differences in the Legislative Assembly of Manipur.
While the state Congress supported the merger, other political parties opposed it.
The Government of India exerted pressure on the Maharaja to sign a Merger Agreement in September 1949 without consulting the popularly elected Legislative Assembly.
The unilateral decision of the merger caused anger and resentment among the people of Manipur which is felt till today.