Manipur Governor meets President Murmu in Delhi, seeks immediate assistance for IDPs

Imphal: The Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey called on the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rastrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Sunday and requested the President to take immediate action for the resettlement of the internally displaced peoples (IDPs) to their respective places.

This was stated in a communique issued by the Raj Bhavan, Imphal on Sunday.

Informing about the hardships faced by the IDPs in various relief camps in the state, the Governor requested the President to provide financial assistance for the displaced people in the state. 

The governor also met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Rastrapati Bhawan and requested for providing financial assistance to the state of Manipur.

The Governor also apprised the President about the recent flood that wreaked havoc in Manipur and the relief and rescue works taken up by the state and Central agencies.

She also congratulated the President for the smooth and successful conduct of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre.

Moreover, the Governor invited the President to attend the Convocation Ceremony of Manipur University.

The President assured to extend all possible assistance to the state, the communique added.

It may be noted that over 60, 000 individuals are taking shelter in different relief camps across the state owing to the ongoing communal violence that erupted on May 3, 2023.