Manipur plans to resettle 10,000 internally displaced persons households by March 2026, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla told the Legislative Assembly.
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IMPHAL — The Manipur government has set a target to resettle 10,000 internally displaced persons (IDP) households comprising more than 40,000 individuals by March 2026, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informed the state Legislative Assembly.
Addressing the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly on Thursday, a day after BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister, Bhalla said the state remains firmly committed to restoring dignity and sustainable livelihoods of those displaced by the recent unrest. He added that the resettlement efforts are being closely monitored by a state-level committee chaired by the chief secretary and district-level committees led by respective Deputy Commissioners.
The Governor also outlined the current security deployment, stating that 272 companies of central armed police forces, supported by state police, Assam Rifles and army units, have been deployed to secure vulnerable areas, vital installations, highways and farming zones.
Emphasising that recovery of arms remains central to restoring normalcy, Bhalla said, “So far 72,313 arms, 83,512 rounds of ammunition and 5,195 explosives have been recovered.” He added that the voluntary surrender of 1,078 arms in early 2025 reflects growing public trust in the peace process. He further said 549 offensive bunkers across hill and valley areas have been dismantled, contributing to a reduction in violence.
On the issue of narcotics, the Governor said illicit poppy cultivation over 3,841.3 acres had been destroyed across multiple districts over the past three years.
Bhalla also highlighted achievements of various government departments during the recent period.
Earlier in the day, along with Khemchand Singh, BJP legislator Nemcha Kipgen, a Kuki, and Naga People’s Front legislator Losii Dikho, a Naga, took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. BJP legislator Govindas Konthoujam and National People’s Party legislator K Loken, both Meiteis, were sworn in as cabinet ministers.
After the Governor’s hour-long address, the House was adjourned for an hour and later resumed for presentation of the Business Advisory Committee report and a motion of confidence, which was passed by voice vote. The House later adjourned sine die.
During the session, former Chief Minister and senior opposition leader O Ibobi Singh appealed to all communities in the state not to disturb the territorial integrity of Manipur. Congress legislators K Ranjit, K Meghachandra and Th Lokeshwor also shared their views before the confidence motion.
Ten legislators were absent during the Governor’s address.