North East

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assures, all measures would be taken to protect various communities in Manipur

• 16 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has held a series of meetings with the Chief Minister of Manipur, representatives of Meitei and Kuki communities and other stakeholders to review the measures taken for restoring peace in the state. He held the meeting with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, four of his Cabinet colleagues and Rajya Sabha MP in New Delhi on Sunday. Later, Mr. Shah also met representatives of the Meitei community.

Home Minister also held a meeting with the representatives of the Kuki Community. During the meetings, Mr Shah reviewed measures taken for restoring peace in Manipur which has witnessed violent clashes between two ethnic communities. He directed strict action against the perpetrators of violence and assured complete support and help of the central government for ensuring lasting peace.

Home Minister assured that the Government would take all measures to protect various communities in the state. Union Home Minister urged discussion with all factions and spread the message of peace and assured that justice would be done. He stressed expediting the process of relief and rehabilitation so as to minimise the suffering of the people.