Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will talk to both – Meitei and Kuki – communities to bridge the ethnic divide in Manipur at the earliest.
Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Monday where he did a holistic review of security situation in Manipur. The Union Minister directed to ensure that no further incident of violence take place in the state.
“Government of India has been actively supporting the Manipur Government in strengthening the security situation in the state,” Shah said.
He stressed upon stressed upon strategic deployment of the central forces to restore peace and tranquility in Manipur.
Shah also said that the forces will be increased, if required.
As per the official statement, Home Minister Shah further directed that strict action must be taken as per law against the perpetrators of violence.
Shah also directed the chief secretary of Manipur to ensure proper health and education facilities for the displaced people and their rehabilitation.
The home minister said that the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is fully committed to ensure safety and security of all citizens of the northeastern state.
Shah also reviewed the situation in relief camps, especially in respect of proper availability of food, water, medicines and other basic amenities.
He underscored the importance of coordinated approach to resolve the ongoing ethnic conflict.
Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023, after a tribal solidarity march in the hill districts of the state to protest against the majority Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status.
Since then, more than 220 people belonging to both Kuki and Meitei communities and security personnel have been killed in the ensuing violence.
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Govt will talk to Meiteis & Kukis, bridge ethnic divide in Manipur at the earliest: Amit Shah
