Manipur CM Biren Singh holds discussion with Army's Eastern Command chief on security situation in state

Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday held a discussion with Lt. Gen. R P Kalita, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Eastern Command for strengthening cooperation and ensuring security for the people of the state.

Biren stated in X, "Held a productive meeting with Lt. Gen. R P Kalita, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Eastern Command, Major General Ranjan Sherawat, IGAR South, Lt. General HS Sahi, General Office Commanding of 3 Corps at my official residence. Focused on strengthening cooperation and ensuring security for the people of the state".

Over 160 people have been killed and more than 600 injured since ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3, when a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.


Ahead of the crucial assembly session BJP on Monday held a meeting. Biren stated in X," Chaired a meeting with the Ministers and MLAs of the ruling party at my Secretariat. The meeting deliberated the key issues, policy matters, and strategies to address the pressing challenges facing the state.

Thousands of Central security forces were deployed in Manipur following the outbreak of violence.