Union Home Minister Amit Shah Sunday said Manipur, once infamous for insurgency, bandhs and blockades, is “moving ahead on the path of development since BJP came to power”. “Manipur used to be known for insurgency, law and order situations, bandhs, and blockades, but today, most militant organisations have joined the mainstream. Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and other state cabinet ministers and MLAs were present at the gathering. Amit Shah said the BJP government has changed the face of Manipur in just three years. With similar demands and welcoming the Union Home Minister, public in Naga-dominated districts of Manipur carried out processions.

Source: Indian Express December 27, 2020 14:26 UTC