Imphal, October 02: The people of Manipur are dear to me and they should not think that they are neglected the Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee told the delegation from Manipur which called on him on September 27.Giving the details of the talks with the Prime Minister the BJP spokesperson Ch Bijoy Singh today informed the media that the Prime Minister patiently listened to the points raised by the Chief Minister of Manipur who spoke on behalf of the delegation.

O Ibobi gave a clear picture about the Piphema incident to the Prime Minister and the people of Manipur feels they are neglected.

Even the national highways are not repaired.

The Prime Minister who spent about 45 minutes with the team said immediately after the completion of the elections in JK security will be sent to Manipur so that protection on the national highways can be ensured.

There was some confusion as separate appointments were made for the political parties and the UCM.

The appointment for the political parties was given.

The CM pleaded that the Prime Minister should meet the UCM team again and again.

The PM felt that since the matter was for the same reason he need not meet the UCM delegation.

They could have come along with the political parties� delegation he suggested.

On the same day the UCM team and the political parties team went to meet the Dy Prime Minister LK Advani.

Ph Parijat Singh Minister FCS CPI leader spoke at length about the matter.

RK Ronendrajit gave a vivid picture about the matter to the Home Minister.

The details of the extortion on the two national highways were also highlighted.

Separate memorandum was also submitted.

LK Advani said he will take up the matter of extortion during the next round of talks with the NSCN(IM).

He felt that since the political parties had already met the Prime Minister on the same issue he will discuss the matter with the Prime Minister.

He commented that the founding fathers of the Constitution were not contemplating that such a situation would arise where the centre would be required to assist the states on law and order and made it as a state subject.

The Dy Prime Minister had already discussed the matter with the Chief Minister the previous day.

The delegation was satisfied with the assurances made by the Prime Minister and the Dy Prime Minister Bijoy said.

The delegation also met several leaders of various political parties and they informed that they would take up the matter with the government.

Harkishan Singh Surjit AB Bardhan and other senior leaders of various political parties were informed about the matter.

Bijoy said under the leadership of the Chief Minister the team went to Delhi and there was complete coordination and understanding between the representatives of political parties and the United Committee Manipur.

The delegation had decided to inform the people about the matter together but as the BJP has been targeted without any reason it has become necessary to inform the people about the matter the President of BJP Meinam Bhorot said speaking to the press at the BJP office today morning.

Somnath Chatterji after listening to the delegates said "it directly means you are paying someone to kill you".