Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the ongoing situation in the State, which has faced severe ethnic violence since May 3 last year.
In a post on X, CM Biren expressed, “It was a pleasure meeting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi. We had an in-depth discussion about the situation in Manipur. I also requested Rajnath Singh to expedite the handover of the Koirengei Air Field land to the State Government.”
It was a pleasure meeting the Hon’ble Defence Minister, Shri @rajnathsingh Ji, in New Delhi today. We had an in-depth discussion about the situation in Manipur.
I also requested Shri @rajnathsingh Ji to expedite the handover of the Koirengei Air Field land to the State… pic.twitter.com/feM5R6KRaj
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) July 26, 2024
Apart from this, the CM held discussions with the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and “had an engaging meeting” where they discussed some of the points like “expediting highways construction and repairing roads damaged by recent floods in the State”.
Had an engaging meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji in New Delhi.
Some of the points discussed:
1️⃣ Expedite highways construction.
2️⃣ Repairing of the roads damaged by recent floods in the state. pic.twitter.com/tFhwRwB0yP
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) July 26, 2024
Additionally, CM Biren met with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In another post on X, he mentioned, “Key points discussed: Complete the railway works at Noney and Khoupum side as soon as possible. Finalise and operationalise the Jiribam-Imphal railway line. I also extend my gratitude to Ashwini Vaishnaw for the first consignment of food grains by train at Khongsang Railway Station, Noney District.”
Had a meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister of Railways, Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji at New Delhi.
Key Points Discussed:
1️⃣ To complete the railway works undertaking at the Noney, Khoupum side as soon as possible.
2️⃣ Completion of the final leg of Jiribam-Imphal railway line and… pic.twitter.com/xiQe7k5TQL
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) July 26, 2024
The violence in Manipur has resulted in at least 220 deaths, 1,500 injuries, and 60,000 displacements since the conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities began.
