Imphal: There would be no compromise on Manipur’s territorial integrity, Union Minister Amit Shah has said.
The assurance was given to 10 Naga MLAs when the Manipur legislators called on the Union Minister at his residence in Delhi, sources said.
The ten legislators, one independent, two from Conrad Sangma-led NPP, two from BJP and five from Naga People’s Front including Transport minister in the Biren Singh’s government Kashim Vashum, Leishiyo Keishing, Awangbow Newmai, Ram Muivah and Losii Dikho met Shah on Wednesday evening.
During their meeting with the Union Minister, although very short, they highlighted the current violent atmosphere in the state. They also reportedly informed the Minister that Churachandpur is the only Kuki-dominated area in Manipur and Kukis cannot in any circumstances encroach on their territory when asked for a separate administration.
Following this, the Union Minister told them that there will be no compromise on the state’s territorial integrity.
Sources said Amit Shah had no time to meet the Naga legislators when he was in Imphal last week. However, he told them to meet him in New Delhi on June 6 and that is why they were at the national capital.
The Manipur legislators reportedly informed the Minister that if a solution is being brought by the centre, it should not be for one community alone, but for the entire region. A solution for just one community is meaningless as it will not solve anything. The Centre should strike a balance.
