Governor Bhalla’s visit is being seen as a crucial attempt to bridge divides and address the concerns of the Kuki-Zo community.
Efforts are now underway to operationalize this plan and address the challenges posed by the influx of refugees into the district.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh lauded everyone who worked tirelessly to ensure the safe return of the boys.
Out of 37 students in the Assam Rifles Centre of Educational Excellence, there are 22 Naga, 6 Kuki and 8 Meitei with one Pangal girl.
Out of the 23 players in the Indian squad, 16 hail from strife-torn Manipur. Of the 16, 11 are Meiteis, 4 are Kukis and one is a Meitei Pangal (Manipuri Muslim)
Holding placards the protestors marched towards the Union Home Minister’s Residence before they were stopped by the security personnel posted outside the residence
Moreover, shops belonging to Kukis were closed, people refrained from driving their vehicles and black flags were hoisted along the roads.