Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister’s visit to Manipur has been postponed indefinitely. Before signing the final peace accord with the NSCN(IM) and other Naga bodies, the Union Home Minister was scheduled to arrive at Imphal on Sunday to meet the State government representatives and other stakeholders. A government official abruptly said, “The official visit of the Home Minister has been postponed indefinitely”.
Mr. Shah was to visit for a few days to hold discussions with civil society organizations in Manipur.
Various forms of settlements to end the six decades-old armed conflict in Nagaland have been reported.
“If the sharp voice of the people is ignored we will take further steps to protect this ancient land for which our forefathers laid down their lives”, said Sunil Karam, the United Committee Manipur (UCM) President.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said, “From day one, the BJP has been saying that Manipur’s territory and integrity cannot be affected and we firm it up in view of the imminent peace agreement.”
BJP national president J.P. Nadda’s visit to Manipur scheduled in the first week of December may also get postponed, said Officials.
Manipur : Amit Shah’s visit postponed
