Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in New Delhi on Thursday, following his travel to the national capital amid reports of central leadership intervention to resolve internal political rifts, during which the Chief Minister formally renewed his invitation for a state visit and briefed the Home Minister on ongoing administrative measures aimed at restoring peace and normalcy across the strife-torn northeastern state. Accepting the invitation graciously, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Chief Minister Singh that he would visit Manipur during the current month, following previous discussions where a visit had been contemplated to lay the foundation stone for a medical college in the Naga-majority Senapati district. During the high-level audience, Chief Minister Singh detailed the various proactive steps undertaken by the state government to foster harmony, highlighting the successful resumption of the vital Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service, which has provided substantial relief to everyday commuters and improved regional connectivity. Furthermore, the Chief Minister sought continued central assistance and administrative support to help Manipur navigate its multifaceted challenges and foster long-term development. In response, Home Minister Shah gave a patient hearing to the state delegation, expressed appreciation for the sustained efforts of the state administration in maintaining law and order, and assured the state government of the Centre’s unwavering support in bringing lasting peace, progress, and fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Manipur.
