Manipur's N Biren Singh Announces "Big Peace Accord" Amid Ethnic Violence
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said his government has been holding talks with an insurgent group in the state and a peace deal will be signed soon. "We are advancing, and we are expecting to sign a peace accord with one big UG (underground organisation) very shortly," the Chief Minister said. The Chief Minister is likely to travel to Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. For the BJP which is facing criticism for its handling of the Manipur crisis, this could be a very significant moment as it comes amid ethnic strife in Manipur which is continuing since May.
