IT News
Imphal, July 25:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced today his intention to personally extend invitations to the 10 Kuki-Zo legislators for the forthcoming Assembly session, which will start on July 31. This statement comes ahead of the sixth session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, scheduled from July 31 to August 6. The ten Kuki MLAs, including 2 ministers, have abstained from the last two sessions due to the ongoing ethnic violence in the state.
Speaking to reporters, N Biren Singh stated, “I will personally extend the invitations, in addition to formal invitations through the Assembly. The 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs should join us, and we are prepared to cooperate.”
N Biren Singh disclosed his upcoming trip to Delhi, where he plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “My visit to Delhi is for the NITI Aayog meeting. Following this, there will be a Chief Ministers’ conclave where we will discuss various issues. I will address the current situation in the state and seek immediate solutions to the ongoing crisis. I am optimistic that positive outcomes will result,” Singh stated before departing for the national capital.
Regarding the recent arson incident in Jiribam district, N Biren Singh commented, “Investigations have been conducted and spoken with leaders from both communities. There is no indication of involvement from either community. Police are actively pursuing the perpetrators. This seems to be the work of people seeking to perpetuate violence.”
It may be mentioned that unidentified individuals set ablaze an abandoned house at Borobekra in Jiribam district yesterday night, police reported. The house had been abandoned by its owner following the outbreak of violence in the district, they added.
