Shah assures Sharda to address Manipur crisis
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 27 2024:
Union home minister Amit Shah has reportedly assured BJP Manipur Pradesh president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi that the cen tre will do the needful for settling the ethnic violence in the state and addressing suffering of the internally displaced persons.
On Wednesday around 5.30pm, Sharda met the union home minister at the latter's New Delhi office during which she engaged Amit Shah in an extensive discussion on the current situation in Manipur, conveyed about the people's aspirations and urged for immediate attention of the union government to bring a permanent solution and restore normalcy in the state, while appreciating the on-going efforts.
Additionally, she highlighted the need for resettling the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and providing maximum support for smooth rehabilitation.
In response, the union home minister assured that the centre is aware of the delicate situation on the ground and is committed to fulfilling the people's aspirations.
"Met Hon'ble Home Minister, Mananiya Shri @Am-itShah ji, for an extensive discussion on the current situation in Manipur.
Conveyed the people's aspirations and urged immediate attention to bring permanent solution and tranquillity to the state, while appreciating the ongoing efforts," Sharda posted on X."Additionally, highlighted the need for resettling IDPs (internally displaced persons) and providing maximum support for smooth rehabilitation," she added.
More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic violence between hills-based Kuki-Zo people and valley-based Meeteis since May last year.