Manipur CM N Biren Singh confident of solution to Naga issue after meeting Union ministers

Months before Manipuri citizens vote to elect new state legislators, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said his government is expecting an amicable solution for troubles in areas dominated by Naga Community soon. Manipuri Chief Minister me statements after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at PM's official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, on Wednesday. 

A day before meeting PM Modi to discuss a wide range of issues, including COVID-19 measures and infrastructural projects, Biren Singh h med Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Biren Singh met PM Modi to seek financial assistance for a project in his state and invited Prime Minister for inauguration of uncompleted projects before state Assembly polls.

Shutdown in Naga dominated areas

Presently, Manipur is affected by disturbances in neighbouring Nagaland, and Naga dominated areas within  state. Several parts of Manipur is dominated by Naga community. Recently, National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) h called for a shutdown in all of se Naga dominated areas. 

Detailing issue, Manipur CM said that NSCN is a very chronic issue and his government is hopeful of finding a peaceful solution without affecting neighbouring states.

"We are aspiring for an amicable solution. For now, talks are happening between NSCN and Centre. We are expecting a solution very soon. This won't affect elections, however. Also, resolution, whatever that may be, should not impact any neighbouring state", Manipuri chief minister said. 

Talking about his meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Biren Singh said that  central ministers have been informed about prevailing issues in Manipur. Manipuri Chief Minister also said that discussions were held about railways and several projects that were delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. He hoped that se projects would be completed before Assembly polls. Biren has also sought financial assistance from Centre for Ghar Ghar Jal scheme. 

Preparing for Assembly Polls

Manipur is all set to vote for new state legislators on March 2022, along with four or states: Uttar Presh, Goa, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.

state government with help from Centre is making several efforts to resolve Naga issue and establish peace in state before elections.

(With inputs from ANI)