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'Govt Set To Take Important Decisions': Manipur CM N Biren Singh After Meeting With HM Amit Shah

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi for discussions centered on pressing matters concerning Manipur.

In a crucial development, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh revealed on Saturday that the Central government is poised to make significant decisions for the welfare of the people of the state. The announcement came following a meeting between Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, where discussions centered on pressing matters concerning Manipur.

Singh, expressing gratitude for the meeting, stated, "Today, I had the esteemed privilege of meeting with the Hon'ble Union Home Minister, Shri @AmitShah Ji in New Delhi. Engaging in a profound exchange, we discussed matters of paramount importance concerning our state. Rest assured, the Government of India is set to take some important decisions in the interests of the people of Manipur," as conveyed through his post on X.

In another post, he informed, "Post-meeting with Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah  Ji, I convened with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs at the North Block, New Delhi. Held a productive discussion on the strategic measures undertaken for fostering peace in Manipur."

While the Chief Minister did not divulge specific details about the impending decisions, the meeting took place amid the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. The violence erupted on May 3, 2023, triggered by a tribal solidarity march in the hill districts protesting the majority Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status. Tragically, over 200 lives have been lost in the ensuing violence.

The discord revolves around conflicting demands, with a faction of Kukis advocating for a separate administration or secession from the Manipur government. In contrast, Meitei groups vehemently oppose such ideas and caution legislators against supporting any separatist agendas.

Meiteis constitute approximately 53% of Manipur's population, primarily residing in the Imphal Valley, while tribals, including Nagas and Kukis, make up 40%, predominantly dwelling in the hill districts. The remaining percentage comprises various other communities.

Efforts to quell tensions have included confidence-building measures, such as the establishment of a judicial inquiry committee, financial aid for victims, and the deployment of additional troops. Union Home Minister Amit Shah personally visited the state for four consecutive days to mediate, although intermittent violence persisted.

In a bid to curb anti-national activities, the government extended the ban on nine Meitei extremist groups and their associate organizations by five years on November 13. These groups, active mainly in Manipur, were accused of launching fatal attacks on security forces.

A notable development on November 29 saw the signing of a peace pact between the government and the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the oldest terror outfit in Imphal Valley dominated by the majority Meitei community. Under the agreement, the insurgent faction committed to renounce violence.

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