Imphal flag parade
The central government is seen taking steps to restore peace in Manipur. Amit Shah today convened an important meeting on the violence in Manipur at the Home Ministry. Meanwhile, Indian Army and Assam Rifles soldiers held a flag-hoisting parade in Imphal. People are trying to create peace through this march. In view of the tense situation, curfew has been imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East districts. There are fewer vehicles on the roads and more security personnel deployed. Meanwhile, security has also been tightened outside the Chief Minister’s residence and Raj Bhavan.
The Assam Rifles of the Indian Army and Spear Army and security forces laid siege to Sanjenthong, Khurai Lamlong Bridge, Thongju Bridge, Koirengei, Kangla West Gate, Keshampat, Chungtham, Salam Mayai Leekai, Konthujam, Mayang Imphal, Hiangthang, Nambol in Imphal , Mantripukhari, Babupara conducted flag-hoisting parades in Imphal East, Imphal West and Tubal areas of Wangjing, Tubal and Lilong.
Which officials will attend Amit Shah’s meeting?
Meanwhile, the main agenda of today’s meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on the Manipur issue is to review whether the directives issued by the Home Minister during an emergency meeting convened by the central forces have been implemented on the ground. The meeting will be attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Union Home Secretary, IB Director, RAW chief and CRPF officials. The meeting will also formulate a blueprint for simultaneous talks with residents of Mingting Community and Jiuxi Community.
The meeting of interior ministers was held for the second consecutive day. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation in Manipur and directed that all possible steps be taken to ensure peace in the state. Yesterday, Home Minister Amit Shah canceled his trip to Maharashtra midway due to the violence in Manipur. Amid the violence, the pro-government National People’s Party announced it was withdrawing support for the government. The NPP claims that the Biren Singh government has completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy.
Internet access banned in 6 districts of Manipur
Tensions and violence resumed in Manipur for the second consecutive day on Sunday. An angry mob vandalized the ancestral house of BJP MP Kongkham Robindro in Imphal. Also on Saturday, a day earlier, an angry mob resorted to violence, damaging the homes of several MLAs and ministers. Many vehicles were also set on fire. Six districts in the state have banned the internet.
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