Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma heads to Manipur, to meet CM Biren Singh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to visit Manipur. He will is set to meet with his Manipur counterpart, N. Biren Singh, and other MLAs during his visit.

The visit comes amid a recent surge in violence in Manipur. The violence began in May 2023, following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in the hill districts. The march was organized to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The violence has led to the deaths of at least 10 people and the displacement of thousands more.

The central government has deployed additional security forces to Manipur in an effort to restore peace. Sarma’s visit is seen as a further step by the central government to resolve the crisis in Manipur.

Key discussion:

• The causes of the violence
• The steps that have been taken to restore peace
• The way forward to prevent future violence

CM Sarma is also expected to appeal to all stakeholders to work together to restore peace in Manipur.

The violence in Manipur is a serious challenge to the security and stability of the region. Sarma’s visit is a sign of the central government’s commitment to resolving the crisis and restoring peace to Manipur.

• The violence in Manipur began in May 2023, following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in the hill districts.
• The march was organized to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
• The violence has led to the deaths of at least 10 people and the displacement of thousands more.
• The central government has deployed additional security forces to Manipur in an effort to restore peace.
• Sarma’s visit is seen as a further step by the central government to resolve the crisis in Manipur.

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