Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss measures to restore peace and normalcy in the state.
The meeting focused on Manipur’s challenges, the state government’s efforts and the Centre’s continued support.
The Home Minister’s Office (HMO India) confirmed the meeting in a post on X, stating that Khemchand Singh had met Shah.
Cheif Minister of Manipur, Shri @YKhemchandSingh met Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri @AmitShah today. https://t.co/eVgt7CVBSj
— गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) October 8, 2026
In his post, the Chief Minister said he briefed Shah on the steps taken by his government to restore peace and normalcy. He sought the Centre’s assistance in addressing issues facing Manipur and requested continued support and guidance.
Khemchand Singh renewed his invitation for Shah to visit Manipur.
According to the Chief Minister’s post, the Home Minister accepted the invitation and said he would visit the state later in October.
The Chief Minister said Shah heard his concerns patiently and assured him of all possible support to achieve lasting peace, promote progress and fulfil the aspirations of Manipur’s people. He thanked the Home Minister for appreciating the state government’s efforts.
Called on the Hon’ble Union Home Minister, Shri @AmitShah Ji, at his official residence in New Delhi today. During the meeting, I apprised the Hon’ble Home Minister of the various measures taken up by the State Government for restoring peace and normalcy in the State. I requested the Hon’ble Home Minister to help the State tide over various issues being faced by the State and sought continued support and guidance from the Central Government. I also reiterated my invitation to the Hon’ble Home Minister to visit Manipur. Accepting the invitation graciously, the Hon’ble Home Minister assured me that he will visit the State in this month. Shri Amit Shah Ji gave a patient hearing and assured all possible support in bringing lasting peace, progress and in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Manipur. I express my sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Home Minister for appreciating the sustained efforts of the State Government to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.
— Khemchand Yumnam (@YKhemchandSingh) October 8, 2026
The meeting comes as Manipur continues to work towards restoring stability following the ethnic violence that broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities on May 3, 2023.
The state has taken steps to restore inter-state connectivity. Bus services between Imphal, Dimapur and Guwahati resumed on August 21 after remaining suspended for more than three years, improving travel links between Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.
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