Manipur Governor appeals for financial aid amidst state crisis
Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey said that she had informed the Finance Minister about the economic condition in the state and requested financial assistance.
Representatives of INDIA bloc comprising of ten political party leaders called on Governor at Raj Bhavan and requested to take steps to solve the ongoing impasse in the State.
The political delegation led by Okram Ibobi Singh, CLP Leader and former CM of Manipur along with M. Nara of CPI submitted a memorandum to the Governor demanding for an early amicable solution to the crisis.
Ibobi Singh, while expressing disappointment and unhappiness with the protracted and conflict which have been going on since the 3rd May, 2023 said Jiribam district has become the new hotspot of violence thereby the residents of the district have fled their homes and have been taking shelter in various relief camps.
Expressing concerns over the incidents he urged the Governor to ensure adequate state security forces in Jiribam district. Other leaders of the delegation drew attention of the Governor for ensuring free flow vehicular movement so that essential commodities including petroleum products are made available as usual. They also urged that the Centre and the State Governments should take necessary actions to restore peace and normalcy in the State at the earliest. The delegation also wanted to know about the recent meeting of the Governor with the President of India, Union Home Minister and Finance Minister.
Welcoming the delegate and their proposals, the Governor said,
