25 MLAs Meet Guv Amid Fresh Violence in Manipur

A multi-party delegation of over 25 legislators met Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla along with Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba on Sunday to seek his intervention into the rising unrest in Imphal Valley after the arrests of five members of the Meitei group, Arambai Tenggol.

- Thomas Ngangom

IMPHAL:

The governor separately held a review meeting with security officials to take stock of the situation as protests were reported from various parts of the state since Saturday afternoon, with some instances of violence and arson.

"Today, a group of MLAs called on the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan during which the MLAs apprised the Governor of the current law and order situation and requested his intervention to help find an amicable solution," a statement from the Raj Bhavan said.

The Governor assured the delegation, which included MLAs from both the BJP and the Congress, that "all necessary steps are being taken to address the concerns and to restore normalcy".