Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday clarified that the information published in the media regarding the appointment of Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma as the interlocutor for the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur is “unfounded and mere speculation”.
Manipur CM Clarifies Lalduhoma’s Role Amidst Ethnic Violence
The Chief Minister’s clarification came on the floor of the Manipur Legislative Assembly during the evening session of the 6th session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly on Monday.
The Manipur CM told the House that if Lalduhoma were to be appointed as the interlocutor for the ongoing violence in Manipur, “it would have to be done at the level of the Union Home Minister or the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)”.
N. Biren Singh cautioned against publishing any report without verification in the present juncture, as it could mislead people.
Detailing his discussions during the meeting, the Manipur CM said that as Lalduhoma is the newly appointed Chief Minister of Mizoram, he simply invited him to visit Manipur for “just a cup of tea and nothing more”.
