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Rajnath Singh Pledges Full Support to Manipur CM in Delhi Meetings

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh of all possible assistance from his ministry for state initiatives. The Chief Minister, during his visit to Delhi, also held meetings with BJP National President Nitin Nabin and National General Secretary B L Santhosh to discuss party affairs and accelerating relief for violence-displaced persons. This follows a separate meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss community reconciliation and restoring peace in Manipur. The visits mark the new Chief Minister's first official trip to the capital since taking oath.

Key Points: Rajnath Singh Assures Aid to Manipur CM, BJP Brass Meets Held

  • Defence Ministry support pledged
  • TA battalion request discussed
  • BJP state unit strengthening
  • IDP resettlement efforts
  • Meetings with top BJP leadership
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Rajnath Singh assures aid to Manipur; CM Khemchand meets BJP brass in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assures Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh of all assistance. CM also meets BJP leaders Nitin Nabin, B L Santhosh, and Amit Shah.

"Rajnath Singh assured all assistance from the Defence Ministry in any initiative undertaken by the Manipur government. - CMO Official"

New Delhi/Imphal, Feb 23 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday assured Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh of all assistance from his ministry in every endeavour of the state government. ​

The Manipur Chief Minister, who has been in New Delhi since Saturday, on Monday also separately met BJP National President Nitin Nabin and the party's National General Secretary (Organisation) B L Santhosh.

​An official of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Imphal said that Rajnath Singh assured all assistance from the Defence Ministry in any initiative undertaken by the Manipur government.

​During the meeting, the Chief Minister urged the Defence Minister to extend help in raising one Territorial Army (TA) battalion for Manipur.

​The Chief Minister, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, met the Defence Minister. Dikho belongs to the Naga People's Front (NPF).

​Chief Minister Singh on Monday afternoon called on the BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the BJP's national headquarters in New Delhi.

​During the meeting, Nitin Nabin discussed with Khemchand Singh matters relating to strengthening the party's state unit. Nabin also asked the Chief Minister to speed up the state government's efforts for the resettlement of the ethnic violence-hit Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

​The BJP National President assured all possible support from the party in this effort. Khemchand Singh was elected as the new leader of Manipur's BJP Legislature Party at the BJP's national headquarters in New Delhi on February 3.

​He was the first BJP Chief Minister to be elected after Nabin took charge as the party's national president. The Chief Minister was accompanied by two Deputy Chief Ministers, Losii Dikho and Nemcha Kipgen, both from the BJP.

​A member of the Kuki community, Kipgen hails from the tribal-inhabited Kangpokpi district and is the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur. This is the first visit of Khemchand Singh to the national capital after taking oath as the state's new BJP Chief Minister on February 4.

​On Sunday, the Manipur Chief Minister, accompanied by his two Deputy Chief Ministers, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss various issues, including the rehabilitation of IDPs, officials said in Imphal.

​According to the CMO official, the Home Minister discussed with the three Manipur leaders the steps taken by the new state government to remove barriers between different communities and to restore peace and harmony in the state.

- IANS

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Priya S
Meetings in Delhi are fine, but action on the ground is what matters. The new government has a huge responsibility. Let's hope the assistance promised translates into real progress for the people of Manipur.
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Rohit P
A Territorial Army battalion for Manipur is a smart move. It will provide local employment and strengthen security. The central leadership seems engaged. Jai Hind!
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Nikhil C
While I welcome the support, I have to respectfully say that promises have been made before. The proof will be in the rehabilitation of the displaced families and the restoration of normal life. The government must deliver this time.
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Sarah B
The inclusion of Deputy CMs from different communities (Naga and Kuki) is a positive step for representation. Hope this helps in the peace process. The first woman Deputy CM is a milestone for Manipur.
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Vikram M
Meeting Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and the party president in one trip shows the priority Delhi is giving to Manipur. Now the state leadership must work 24x7 to remove barriers between communities. Bahut der ho chuki hai.

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