The central leadership of Janata Dal-United (JDU) has overturned the decision of its Manipur state president to withdraw support from N Biren Singh-led BJP government and removed him from the post.
In a significant political development, the Janata Dal-United, an ally of the saffron party, has officially withdrawn its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, greeted the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their 53rd Statehood Day.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Tuesday that his government would intensify the "War on Drugs" campaign, highlighting the persistence of illegal poppy cultivation in the hill districts.
This is the very least he can do to show his concern, if he has any, for the strife-torn state, said the party.
The first match of the competition was a Pool G clash that saw Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu Hockey defeat Goans Hockey 9-0. Mithlesh Singh (6’, 25’, 27’) led with three goals while Jitin (14’, 53’) and Sagar (36’, 49’) scored braces. Pawan Yadav (29’), and captain Ravindra Pratap Yadav (56’) also chipped in with contributions.
These coordinated efforts, aimed at neutralising insurgency threats in the region, underscore the ongoing battle to restore peace and security in the state's vulnerable hill and valley areas.
“It is necessary to bring peace in Manipur. Both communities must come together… There should be dialogue,” he said on the sidelines of the North Eastern Students' Festival 2024 here after being asked about the situation in the northeastern state.
The militants opened fire with sophisticated weapons around 7 pm on Tuesday, but no injuries were reported. Security forces swiftly responded and managed to bring the situation under control by 8 pm.
This decision follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement to increase the number of CAPF-run canteens available to the general public in the violence-torn state.
