Imphal: Former Chief Minister, O. Ibobi Singh along with Gaikhangam, K. Meghachandra, President, MPCC, T. Ranjit, MLA Sugnu AC and Th. Lokeshwar, MLA Khundrakpam A/C called on the Governor of Manipur Miss Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Wednesday and briefed on the damage to public properties and loss of many innocent lives since the outbreak of ethnic strife in May last year and also informed on the violence in Moreh today.
They conveyed that the public in Thoubal areas has announced to march towards Moreh if additional state forces are not deployed and the inaction of the central forces. The team urged for immediate intervention of the Governor to control the situation.
Governor Anusuiya Uikey heard their grievances and said that she was informed of the stringent security arrangements that have been put in place, and more central security forces will be sent by tomorrow morning. She appealed to the visiting team to cooperate and support every step taken up to restore peace and normalcy in the State.
Earlier in the day, M. Tombi, President, Shiv Sena Manipur Unit, Imphal along with 7 (seven) others called on the Governor of Manipur, Miss Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan and discuss the continuous unrest situation in Manipur. The team further urged the changeover of the Unified command Chairmanship to the State Government. They also requested the visit of the Prime Minister and Home Minister to Manipur and bring an amicable solution between the communities in conflict that started in May 2023.
The governor stated her empathy towards the concerns and problems faced by the people due to the unrest and suggested for concerted efforts to restore peace and normalcy soon.
In a separate meeting, representatives of Ima Market and Imagi Meira called on Governor at Raj Bhavan this evening and informed on the law and order situation in Moreh where security personnel of state forces were supposedly killed by miscreants and the continuous attack towards State forces. They sternly urged to give the charge of Unified Commands to Chief Minister of Manipur and also requested sending additional State forces to the border town to subside the aggravated situation.
Later in the evening,,K. Tomasu, Manager, Malom Oil Depot, Malom Tulihal, Imphal called on the Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan this evening and briefed on their unwavering efforts to ensure uninterrupted petroleum supplies for the people. They also stated that beyond oil, they are committed to social responsibilities in sanitation, environment, sustainability, disaster management, drinking water and rural development.
Governor commended their services and extended New Year’s greetings from her office..
