Manipur NDA delegation highlights PM Modi's 12 years of governance
Imphal, June 14
Marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, a delegation of Manipur's ruling NDA alliance, headed by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand, held a press conference in Imphal on Sunday to highlight the administration's development-oriented achievements.
Addressing the media, the NDA leaders outlined the impact of flagship schemes implemented over the last 12 years, citing significant progress in infrastructure, healthcare, women's empowerment, agriculture, and national security.
However, the discourse shifted to the security situation, with Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho highlighting that the recent violence is being perpetrated by groups under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. Emphasising the state's difficult conditions, Dikho made a fervent appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally intervene and restore normalcy.
"We urge the Centre to take strong, decisive steps to restore peace and ensure the safety of our citizens living across both the hill and valley regions," Dikho stated.
Providing an update on border security, Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced that fencing work along the Indo-Myanmar border has been significantly accelerated. He confirmed that the Ministry has issued directives to expedite the project, with a mandate to complete the construction well ahead of the original 2027 target.
The delegation reiterated that the BJP-led government at the Centre has transformed India through welfare-driven governance. They reaffirmed their commitment to continued efforts toward achieving lasting peace and stability in Manipur, while maintaining that the government's focus remains firmly on development-oriented policies.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone from Manipur, I can say the roads and hospitals have improved under these schemes. But security is the real issue. Groups under SoO agreement causing trouble? That's a serious loophole. PM Modi needs to visit Manipur and see the ground reality himself, not just hear reports.
Development ke naam pe kya hua? 12 years mein Manipur kahan aaya? Women empowerment schemes are good but what about the mothers who lost sons in the recent violence? Border fencing is welcome but internal peace is more important. NDA should focus on dialogue, not just press conferences. 🇮🇳
I'm an expat living in Delhi and this article shows how complex India's northeast situation is. The Centre's schemes sound good on paper but Manipur's leaders are clearly desperate for more direct intervention. Accelerating the Myanmar border fence is smart, but let's hope it doesn't alienate local communities.
Main point: Deputy CM appealing to PM personally shows the gravity of the situation. Development is fine but if people don't feel safe, what's the use? The SoO groups issue needs immediate action. Manipur deserves peace first, development second. Hope PM listens to this genuine plea. 🙏
I appreciate that they're highlighting women's empowerment and healthcare—those are crucial for states like Manipur. But honestly, the security situation is alarming. The Home Minister saying border fencing will be done ahead of 2027 is good, but what about the daily fear in the hills and valleys? We need both development AND security.
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