Manipur CM Assures Safe Return of Internally Displaced Persons

PTI, May 14, 2026, Imphal : Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday assured the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their respective homes and said adequate security arrangements would be provided for their rehabilitation.

Singh made the remarks during a visit to Kangchup Chingkhong, a foothill village in Imphal West district, where he interacted with IDPs.

“A pucca house to shelter security personnel will be constructed in the area soon,” he said.

The Chief Minister said the trust deficit between communities would be bridged through dialogue, citing the example of Jiribam district, where communities are now living in harmony.

He also said the government would examine grievances raised by IDPs regarding the enhancement of monetary assistance for reconstruction of houses damaged during violence.

Singh said Rs 1.2 crore had been sanctioned for strengthening the Inter Village Road (IVR) and Rs 1.94 crore for a water supply scheme in the area.

During the interaction, a young IDP said he was moved by a recent comment of the Chief Minister comparing global conflicts and peace processes, which encouraged him to think beyond communal lines.

The villagers said it was the first time the Chief Minister had visited Kangchup Chingkhong, a village that bore the brunt of ethnic violence.

Earlier, Singh distributed a one-time grant of Rs 10,000 to 754 IDP college students under the Chief Minister’s College Students Rehabilitation Scheme (CMCSRS) at Imphal College.

He also said that his government was trying to rehabilitate all IDPs and job opportunities would be considered for students on completion of skill development training.