2 min readImphalApr 5, 2026 05:03 AM IST
In his first journey by road to the region, Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh, along with eight MLAs, on Saturday reached Jiribam district from Imphal on a three-day visit, taking a four-hour trip via NH-37 and covering about 217 km, in an attempt to reinforce peace and trust-building initiatives.
The visit assumes significance as the road passes through Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district, with members of Meitei and Kuki communities largely avoiding travelling through each other’s areas since the conflict began. Accompanying the CM were state BJP chief A Sharda, MLAs T Robindro, H Dingo, Sapam Ranjan, S Premchandra, Noorul Hassan, Sapam Keba, Kongkham Robindro, and L Rameshwore. In February 2026, Singh had travelled to the district in a helicopter.
A source at the CMO said the delegation will also interact with Internally Displaced Persons and convene a meeting with leaders of different communities, particularly the Meitei and Kuki-Zo.
During an inspection of the facility at Ningshingkhul in Jiribam district, Singh said a comprehensive transfer policy for medical personnel will be framed soon to ensure optimal staffing at Jiri district hospital.
In June 2024, then CM N Biren Singh had planned a similar visit via NH-37, but was called off after suspected militants ambushed his advance security convoy near Kotlen in Kangpokpi district.
With PTI
