The Supreme Court has intervened to ensure that basic supplies, such as food and medicine, continue to be distributed to areas affected by the economic blockade in Manipur, a border state in northeastern India. The court has asked both the central government and the state government of Manipur to guarantee uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to the people facing the blockade. The committee, headed by retired Chief Justice Gita Mittal, has submitted six reports on the situation in Manipur. It is important to ensure the uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to the affected areas in Manipur to mitigate the suffering caused by the economic blockade. It is crucial for both the central government and the state government of Manipur to work together to alleviate the suffering of the people affected by the economic blockade.

Source: Indian Express September 01, 2023 21:07 UTC