New Delhi [India], March 1 (HBTV): Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday to review the security situation in Manipur. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and other key officials attended the meeting.

This review meeting comes after the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on February 9 amid escalating violence and political instability that has affected the state for nearly two years. On February 13, President's Rule was imposed in Manipur following a report from the state governor.

The proclamation, published in the Gazette of India by the Union Home Ministry, states that the powers of the Manipur Legislative Assembly will be transferred to Parliament, effectively suspending the state government's authority.

In November last year, Amit Shah had chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials in the national capital to assess the security situation in Manipur. The discussions focused on recent developments, with top officials providing a comprehensive assessment of ongoing challenges and response measures.

During Saturday’s meeting, Amit Shah reviewed security deployment in Manipur and directed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and state police officials to maintain peace and order in the region.

Violence erupted in the northeastern state on May 3 last year following clashes during a rally organized by the All Tribal Students’ Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category.

(ANI)