Prime Minister Narendra Modi Holds Crucial Meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh
In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Manipur government, led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, at the Prime Minister's Office in Seva Teerth, New Delhi, on Tuesday. This marked the first official interaction between Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Singh since Singh assumed office earlier this month.
Delegation Composition and Key Discussions
The three-member delegation included Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho of the Naga People's Front (NPF), as confirmed by an official statement from the Chief Minister's office. During the extensive meeting, Chief Minister Singh provided a comprehensive briefing to Prime Minister Modi on the proactive measures undertaken by the newly formed state government to restore peace and harmony in Manipur, which has been grappling with months of unrest and instability.
Chief Minister Singh emphasized the urgent need for special focus on women's empowerment initiatives across both the hills and the valley regions of Manipur, urging the Prime Minister to prioritize this critical aspect in the state's development agenda. The delegation formally extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to visit Manipur, highlighting the importance of his presence in fostering unity and progress.
Background and Current Political Landscape
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on February 4, amidst ongoing efforts to stabilize the volatile situation in the state. Notably, twenty days after his swearing-in ceremony, which also included the induction of two deputy chief ministers and two ministers, there has been no allocation of portfolios or expansion of the council of ministers, reflecting the complex political dynamics and challenges facing the new administration.
This meeting underscores the central government's commitment to addressing the pressing issues in Manipur and collaborating closely with the state leadership to ensure lasting peace, social harmony, and inclusive development for all communities.
