Manipur announces reopening of national highways, resumes Imphal-Dimapur bus service

Guwahati: In a major step towards restoring peace and stability in the state, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen and Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen jointly announced the immediate reopening of National Highways for free movement of all communities in the state. They also announced that the Imphal-Dimapur bus service will be resumed. The announcement was made at Kangpokpi District Headquarters.

As part of the government's ongoing peace-building and reconciliation efforts, the Chief Minister visited Kangpokpi District Headquarters and held meetings with various community leaders. He also inaugurated several development projects and distributed welfare benefits to beneficiaries under different government schemes.

On his way to the district headquarters, the Chief Minister received a warm welcome from villagers of Gamgiphai in Kangpokpi district. Upon arrival at Kangpokpi, he was welcomed by Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, MLA Haokholet Kipgen, the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police, Chief Medical Officer and other senior district officials.


Khemchand Singh said Manipur has a history of about 3,000 years. Recalling historical events, he mentioned the 19th-century "Seven Years' Devastation" as one of the most tragic periods in the state's history.

The Chief Minister further said the boundaries of Manipur were formed by all communities and have been protected by everyone. He added that people from all communities have made sacrifices to safeguard the state's territory.