US EditionAfter Nearly Two Years of Violence, Manipur CM Finally Visits Jiribam via Kuki-Dominated NH-37 Corridor
Singh inspected a 50-bed hospital and will attend development ceremonies as part of an outreach visit after months of unrest.
- On Saturday, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh traveled by road to Jiribam, marking his first visit since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023; the journey covered roughly 217 km via National Highway-37.
- This visit follows a cancelled June 2024 attempt when suspected militants ambushed an advance security convoy near Kotlen in Kangpokpi district, injuring personnel; the route passes through Kuki-inhabited areas.
- Singh inspected a 50-bedded hospital at Ningsingkhul, where he interacted with staff and residents; he assured officials the government would review infrastructure needs and implement strengthening policies.
- Today, the Chief Minister is scheduled to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for an Inter-State Truck Terminal in Chandrapur, accompanied by state BJP president A Sharda Devi and several legislators.
- Officials described the visit as an attempt to directly assess ground conditions after prolonged tensions; the itinerary includes meetings with local leaders and internally displaced persons to address operational challenges.
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