On the last day of his four-day visit to Manipur, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addressed a press conference in Imphal

Imphal, Jun 01, 2023, PIB

On last day of his four-day visit to Manipur, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,
Shri Amit Shah addressed a press conference in Imphal today. Shri Amit Shah appealed to all
sections in violence-hit Manipur to maintain peace, hold discussions and promote harmony. He
appealed to the people of Manipur to not to pay heed to rumors and maintain peace. On behalf
of Modi Government, Home Minister expressed deep condolences to the families of those killed
in Manipur violence.
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that a judicial commission will be set
up under the chairmanship of retired Chief Justice of the High Court to investigate the Manipur
violence. He said that a peace committee would also be constituted under the chairmanship of
the Governor of Manipur, in which representatives of all sections would be included.
Shri Amit Shah said that under the relief and rehabilitation package by the Government of India
and the Government of Manipur, an amount of five lakh rupees each will be given to the next of
kin of those who lost their lives in the violence and this amount will be given through DBT in
their bank accounts. He said that for better and non-partisan coordination among all agencies
which are working to maintain security in Manipur, an Inter-Agency Unified Command would be
set up under the chairmanship of Security Advisor, Shri Kuldiep Singh. Home Minister said that 6
cases including 5 identified cases from all registered cases and one case of general conspiracy
will be investigated by the special team of CBI. The cause of the violence will be investigated
without any bias and discrimination and strict action will be taken to punish the guilty to
prevent such incidents.
The Union Home Minister said that to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to
Manipur, the Government of India has sent 30,000 MT of rice over and above the prescribed
quota. Apart from this, arrangements have also been made for the supply of gas cylinders,
petrol and vegetables. He said that supply of essential commodities to Manipur from rest of the
country would also be ensured by setting up a temporary platform at Khongsang railway station.
Shri Shah added that temporary helicopter facility is being started from Churachandpur, Moreh

and Kangpokpi, which will provide transport facility to airport and remote places with charges of
Rs 2000 per person only. He said that the rest of the cost of this service would be provided by
the Government of India and the Government of Manipur. He said that out of 8 medical teams
formed by the Government of India, 3 teams have reached Manipur and 5 teams will reach
soon. These teams will provide health facilities in Moreh, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi areas.
Shri Amit Shah said that to ensure that the competitive examinations and education system
continue without any interruptions for the students of Manipur, the officials of the Ministry of
Education, Government of India, along with the officials of the Manipur Education Department,
are preparing a concrete plan to arrange online education, examinations and distance
education, which will be ready within 2 days. He said that necessary arrangements are being
made to facilitate appearing before the Manipur High Court from Churachandpur, Moreh and
Kangpokpithrough virtual medium. Shri Shah said that to ensure smooth functioning of all the
arrangements in Manipur, a Joint Secretary level officers of Union Home Ministry and five
Director level officers of different ministries will be present in the state.
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the trial work on fencing of 10
kms border along the Myanmar and Manipur border has been completed by the Government of
India, while the tendering process for 80 kms fencing work is also completed and the survey for
fencing on the remaining border area is underway. He said that the biometric and eye
impressions of people coming from neighbouring countries are also being taken, so that no one
can incite violence in the region.
Union Home Minister said that any kind of violation of the Suspension of Operation Agreement
will be dealt with strictly and will be treated as a breach of the Agreement. He said that all the
terms of the agreement should be strictly followed by the concerned parties. Shri Shah said that
people should surrender their weapons to the police as strict action will be taken against those
found possessing weapons during the combing operation by the police.
Shri Amit Shah appealed to all civil society organizations that it is time to establish peace and
increase harmony within the society. He said that everyone should work towards establishing
peace and enabling an environment for discussion and harmony.
The Union Home Minister said that ethnic clashes and violence between two groups started in
Manipur on 29th April. He said that for the last 6 years, Manipur has been free from bandh,
blockade, curfew and violence and under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
and Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh, the double engine government of Manipur has achieved
unprecedented progress in all parameters of development in the state. He added that past 6
years are the years of development and peace in the history of Manipur. A number of initiatives
have been taken including opening central institutions in the region, strengthening the
infrastructure, bringing industrial investment, making Manipur education and sports hub of the
Northeast by smoothly running the educational institutions.

Shri Amit Shah said that during his stay in Manipur, he met people from all the sections, visited
temporary relief camps, and interacted with delegations and victims inImphal, Moreh,
Churachandpur and Kangpokpi. Shri Shah said that he also held a meeting with state cabinet
ministers and women's organizations. Apart from this, Shri Shah held meeting with about 22
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Meitei community and about 25 CSOs of Kuki community.
He also discussed measures to restore peace with intellectuals, professors, retired officers and
people from every section of the society during the past 2 days. He said that discussions were
also held with 11 political parties. Additionally, discussions were held with sportspersons and
elected representatives of all parties.