Restoring normalcy: Manipur Governor announces 3-phase resettlement of displaced
According to Athouba, the Governor confirmed that the state government has begun implementing crucial elements of the peace roadmap agreed with the MHA. These include the reconstruction of houses destroyed during the ethnic violence and renovation of partially damaged homes, with funding allocated for both hill and valley areas.The resettlement will occur in three phases, starting in July and aiming for full completion by December. Governor Bhalla assured the delegation that the process will be inclusive and transparent.advertisementDuring the meeting, the Governor also addressed the recent Guwaltabi incident, where the word 'Manipur' was reportedly erased from a Manipur State Transport (MST) bus. Bhalla confirmed that the inquiry report is ready and will be made public within two weeks.Security concerns in farming zones were also discussed, particularly the June 20 Phubala incident, where a Meitei farmer was injured in an alleged attack by armed Kuki militants. In response, the government has deployed an additional 1,000 personnel from the Manipur Rifles and Indian Reserve Battalion to vulnerable agricultural areas. Five security personnel have also been suspended over reported lapses in the incident.To further enhance farmer safety across hill and valley regions, Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been formed under the respective Deputy Commissioners for rapid deployment in case of threats. Civil society leaders also urged the police to issue a public assurance guaranteeing protection to farmers.On the issue of illegal immigration, Athouba revealed that 13,935 undocumented individuals have been detected so far. Of them, 13,917 have already been deported to their places of origin. Work on Indo-Myanmar border fencing is also under progress, with 40 km already completed in Chandel and Churachandpur districts to prevent further infiltration.advertisementThe delegation reiterated their firm stance that the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with Kuki militant groups should not be extended until peace is fully restored. They stressed that maintaining law and order must remain a priority for both the state and central authorities.Manipur has been gripped by ethnic unrest since May 3, 2023, resulting in over 250 deaths and the displacement of more than 60,000 people. The Governor's latest announcement offers a potential path forward in one of India's most challenging internal conflicts, with hopes that resettlement and reconstruction will help rebuild fractured communities.- EndsMust Watch
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