Manipur CM Biren Singh Meets Students Amid Violence Concerns
Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 9: Student representatives from various schools met Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh to discuss the impact of recent violence on their studies. The Chief Minister assured them that their concerns would be addressed.
Meeting with Students
Chief Minister Biren Singh had a productive meeting with students from Imphal College and Ibotonsana Higher Secondary School. He acknowledged their concerns about the ongoing disturbances and emphasized the government’s commitment to resolving these issues.
Singh stated, “We are considering every measure to resolve the unrest at the earliest so that the students can resume their classes peacefully and pursue their academic careers.”
Student Rally
Earlier, students from various educational institutions in Imphal rallied towards the Raj Bhavan, demanding the resignation of the Director General of Police, the Security Advisor, and the Governor. They also called for the withdrawal of paramilitary forces and the resignation of 50 MLAs on moral grounds.
The General Secretary of Dhanamanjuri University Student Union said, “This rally is to inform the authorities that there is no difference between living in a cage and living in the Imphal Valley. We want the Central government and the Governor to give unified command to our Chief Minister to regulate the actions of Assam Rifles and central forces.”
Students staged a sit-in on the road and shouted slogans to make their demands heard.
Doubts Revealed
Manipur -: Manipur is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its rich culture and beautiful landscapes.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India.
Biren Singh -: Biren Singh is the current Chief Minister of Manipur. He is responsible for making important decisions for the state.
Violence Concerns -: Violence concerns refer to worries about fighting or unrest happening in a place. In this case, it is happening in Manipur.
Student representatives -: Student representatives are students chosen to speak on behalf of all the students in their school or area.
Raj Bhavan -: Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of a state in India. It is a place where important meetings and decisions are made.
Paramilitary forces -: Paramilitary forces are special groups of people who help the police and army to keep peace and order. They are not regular soldiers but are trained to handle difficult situations.
