New Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Home Ministry will talk to both the Meitei and Kuki communities as soon as possible to bridge the ethnic divide in Manipur. While reviewing the security situation in Manipur here, Shah directed that strict action should be taken as per the law against those spreading violence in the northeastern state.
According to an official statement, the Home Minister said that if required, the deployment of central forces will be increased and they should be deployed strategically to restore peace and harmony in the state.
Shah also directed to ensure that there are no further incidents of violence in the state. Ethnic violence has been going on here for more than a year. The statement quoted Shah as saying that the Home Ministry will talk to both the groups, Meitei and Kuki, so that the ethnic divide can be bridged as soon as possible.
He also directed the Chief Secretary of Manipur to ensure proper health and education facilities and rehabilitation for the displaced people. The Home Minister said that the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fully committed to ensure the safety of all the citizens of the northeastern state.
Shah also reviewed the situation in the relief camps, especially with regard to the proper availability of food, water, medicines and other basic amenities. He underlined the importance of a coordinated approach to resolve the ongoing ethnic conflict.
