Manipur CM, deputies brief PM Modi on peace, women's empowerment
Manipur CM, deputies brief PM Modi on peace, women's empowerment
Manipur's CM and two deputies meet PM Modi in New Delhi to outline peace steps, urge focus on women's empowerment in hills and valley, and discuss IDP housing.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Losii Dikho and Nemcha Kipgen. The trio briefed Modi on steps their new government is taking to promote peace and harmony in the state.\n\nThey urged special attention to women’s empowerment in both the hills and the valley, highlighting the need for inclusive growth in a multi-ethnic state.\n\nIn a related development, the leadership has engaged with several Union ministers in recent days, including a decision by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to approve 5,000 new houses for internally displaced people, signaling a push for inclusive housing.\n\nThe Manipur leaders extended an invitation for Modi to visit the state, stressing their desire for continued collaboration under his guidance for peace and progress.\n\nThis marks the first meeting since the government took charge on February 4, 2026.
