IMPHAL — National vice president of the
National People’s Party (NPP), Yumnam Joykumar Singh along with other party
representatives called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in
Imphal on Monday and apprised the latter about the ongoing situation in the
state.
The
NPP delegation during their meeting with Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in
Imphal on Monday.
“They highlighted the difficulties faced by the people in
terms of transportation, economy, law and order, etc. to the Governor,” stated
a press release issued by the governor's secretariat.
“The representatives
(of NPP) urged the governor to find ways to resolve the crisis amicably so that
normalcy can be restored.”
Bhalla appealed to the NPP party leaders to extend their
cooperation in restoring peace and harmony in the state.
Later, the leaders of Manipur Democratic Alliance – a
political alliance - also called on the governor and urged him to take steps
for an early settlement to the ongoing crisis in the state.
In November last year, NPP, a coalition partner in the BJ
led government in the state, withdrew its support to the government, expressing
"deep concern" over the prevailing situation in the state.
In the 2022 assembly elections, the BJP had won an absolute
majority after winning 32 of the 60 assembly seats, while the NPP came second
with seven seats.
Meanwhile, representatives of Meetei Council, Moreh, also
called on the governor and submitted a memorandum. The council highlighted the
difficulties endured by the affected individuals and urged the governor to take
steps to foster harmony between communities and expedite the return to peace
and normalcy in the region.
The representatives of Manipur Chamber of Commerce and
Industry also called on the Governor and submitted a memorandum. They also
apprised about various issues and difficulties faced by business bodies and
individuals in the state due to the ongoing situation. They highlighted the
core issues affecting the business communities.
Vice-Chancellor of Manipur Technical University and
Dhanamanjuri University H Gyan Prakash, Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University
of Culture Paonam Gunindro Singh along with registrars of the universities also
called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan.
They briefed Bhalla Governor on the overall functioning of
their respective universities, focusing on administration and academics. The
governor also encouraged the vice-chancellors to continue their dedicated
efforts and work diligently to enhance the educational landscape of Manipur.
Further, former state Chief Minister Radhabinod Koijam along
with Lt. Gen. (Retd) K Himalay Singh called on the governor on Monday. Lt. Gen.
(Retd) L Nishikanta Singh and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Anurag
Bajpai, also called on governor.
The
NPP delegation during their meeting with Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in
Imphal on Monday.