Guwahati, June 12: Assam chief minister and Convenor of the Northeast Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Himanta Biswa Sarma met leaders of the Kuki outfits under suspension of operations on Sunday
Himanta Biswa Sarma met at least four leaders of two Kuki rebel groups from Manipur under SoO in Guwahati on Sunday.
According to sources, the meeting was fruitful, with the Kuki leaders hoping for restoration of peace in Manipur following the intervention of the NEDA convenor.
Assam chief minister had visited Imphal in Manipur on Sunday and held talks with CM Biren Singh over the current security situation in violence hit state.
On Saturday, Himanta Biswa Sarma had stated that peace and stability in Manipur is of utmost important.
He said, “For us (BJP), peace and stability in Manipur are very important”.
According to sources, NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to visit Manipur’s Churachandpur district next week.
The NEDA convenor is likely to hold discussions with Kuki leaders during his trip to Churachandpur.
Violence in Manipur started on May 3 after clashes broke out between two communities in the state.
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