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Manipur CM Meets Amit Shah, Secures Central Aid for IDP Rehabilitation

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and his deputies met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss critical state issues. The talks focused on rehabilitating Internally Displaced Persons affected by ethnic violence and restoring peace. Amit Shah assured the state delegation of all possible central assistance for resettlement and overall development. This was the first such meeting since Khemchand Singh assumed office on February 4.

Key Points: Manipur CM, Amit Shah Discuss IDP Rehabilitation & Peace Process

  • Rehabilitation of violence-affected IDPs
  • Restoring peace and harmony among communities
  • Central government's full support assured
  • Outreach programs by new state government
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Manipur CM meets HM Amit Shah, discusses IDP rehabilitation and peace process

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh meets Union HM Amit Shah to discuss IDP rehabilitation, peace restoration, and central support for state development.

"We had a detailed and constructive discussion on key issues concerning Manipur - Yumnam Khemchand Singh"

New Delhi/Imphal, Feb 22 Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, accompanied by his two Deputy Chief Ministers -- Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho, on Sunday, held a meeting with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed various issues, including the rehabilitation of violence-affected Internally Displaced Persons, officials said.

A senior official in Imphal said that the Union Home Minister discussed with the three Manipur leaders the steps taken by the new state government to remove barriers between different communities and restore peace and harmony.

"Ever since the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government was installed in Manipur, the state government has undertaken several outreach programmes with the aim of fostering peace and harmony among communities," the official said, referring to the discussions held during the meeting at the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in New Delhi.

The union Home Minister assured Chief Minister Khemchand Singh and the Deputy Chief Ministers -- Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho -- of all possible assistance from the Central government to help restore peace and normalcy in the state.

Union Minister Shah also assured the Chief Minister that the Centre would extend all necessary support for the overall development and progress of Manipur, the official added.

The Union Home Minister also directed Chief Minister Khemchand Singh to accord utmost priority to the rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons affected by ethnic violence and assured full support from the Centre in this regard.

This was the first meeting between CM Khemchand Singh and Union Home Minister Shah after the former assumed office as Manipur's Chief Minister on February 4 this year.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by his two Deputy Chief Ministers -- Losii Dikho of the Naga People's Front, and Nemcha Kipgen of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Kipgen, who belongs to the Kuki community and hails from the tribal-inhabited Kangpokpi district, is the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur.

After the meeting with the Union Home Minister Shah, CM Khemchand Singh took to social media platform X and wrote: "We had a detailed and constructive discussion on key issues concerning Manipur, including measures for peace, stability, rehabilitation and progress."

"Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed his firm assurance that the Central government will extend every possible assistance to ensure the early resettlement and rehabilitation of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)," the Chief Minister said.

"On behalf of the people of Manipur, I express my sincere gratitude to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his continued support, guidance, and commitment towards the welfare of our State," he added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the new CM and his team engaging with the Centre. The inclusion of Deputy CMs from different communities is a strong signal. But talk is easy, implementation is hard. We need to see concrete plans for peace and bringing communities together.
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Aman W
Assurances are fine, but Manipur needs sustained attention, not just one meeting. The state's unique ethnic fabric requires sensitive handling. Hope this isn't just for the headlines.
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Nemcha K
As a citizen from the Northeast, I appreciate that the Home Minister is directly involved. The appointment of Smt. Nemcha Kipgen as the first woman Deputy CM is historic. Her presence in the talks is crucial for representing tribal concerns. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. It's heartening to see dialogue. The world often overlooks internal conflicts in India's diverse regions. Rehabilitation and peace should be the only agenda. Wishing strength to all affected families.
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Vikram M
The central government's support is vital, but the state leadership must own the peace process. They live there, they know the people. Hope this meeting leads to tangible confidence-building measures, not just funds. The barriers mentioned need to come down for real.

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