One of the most significant highlights of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi  ji’s visit to Manipur took place in Churachandpur district, when Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla made a firm statement concerning a core issue that has afflicted Manipur for decades and is deeply connected with the violence in the state.

He addressed the issue of illegal immigration in Manipur, reminding the crowd in Churachandpur district that we cannot afford our lands to be encroached or illegally inhabited by people from beyond the borders. He further assured that both the State and the Central Government are committed to taking effective steps to address this challenge.

What makes the announcement extremely significant is that it was made in the presence of Hon’ble PM Modi who was sitting right next to Hon’ble Governor Shri AK Bhalla on the podium. Understandably, the Hon’ble PM Modi could not personally make this announcement due to various reasons. However, the governor addressed this core issue in PM’s place, and this speaks volumes.

 ~ Sanajaoba, Research Scholar,  Department for South-East Asian Studies, Manipur University.

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