State to seek PM, HM intervention to deter CM Rio's visit to Manipur
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, May 26 2011: An emergency cabinet meeting of the SPF government convened Thursday decided to seek the intervention of the Prime Minister and Home Minister to deter Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio from visiting Manipur's Senapati on May 28 .

The cabinet meeting held under the chair of the chief minister, O Ibobi Singh discussed the pros and cons of the law and order situation of the state, particularly in Senapati district where the Nagaland Chief Minister and leaders of the Naga People's Front are scheduled to visit to formally launch the Manipur unit of the Naga People's Front (NPF).

The cabinet decided to entrust Manipur Chief Minister to urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to advise the Nagaland Chief Minister to put off his proposed visit to Senapati considering the fragile law and order situation of the state, an official source quoting the decision passed in the cabinet meeting held from 10 am till 1 pm said.

The cabinet discussed the possible law and order situation that could arise out of the proposed visit of the Nagaland Chief Minister which comes at a time when the state government is preparing for hosting the third round of tripartite talks with the UNC.

The cabinet noted that the proposed visit of the Nagaland Chief Minister will further deteriorate the law and order of the state, the source maintained.

The cabinet directed the state Chief Secretary to contact the OSD of the Nagaland CM and pass the cabinet decision of the SPF government for necessary action.

The Chief Secretary was further asked to contact the PMO and Union Home Minister's office for intimation about the developing law and order situation in the state.

The cabinet further agreed to meet again tomorrow at 9.30 am.

The cabinet meeting was followed by an all political party meeting.

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