SENAPATI: Manipur chief minister Y. Khemchand Singh visited Senapati district on Wednesday, where he held a closed-door meeting with the executive members of the United Naga Council and inspected key development projects in Mao. He was accompanied by deputy chief minister Losii Dikho, Kumo Sha, Tongbram Robindro, Sheikh Noorul Hassan, and Advisor to the Chief Minister (Media) Sunil Oinam.
The chief minister arrived at the deputy commissioner’s office in Senapati at around 9:30 a.m. and held discussions with the UNC executive in the presence of the deputy commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Senapati.
While travelling to Senapati from Imphal, the chief minister’s convoy was met by people carrying black flags, at Liangmai Taphou demanding justice for the six Naga civilians who were abducted on May 13, 2026, and whose bodies were later recovered in a mutilated and dismembered condition.
The demonstrators urged the government to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation, arrest all those responsible in accordance with the law, and take immediate and effective steps to ensure justice for the victims and their bereaved families.
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After the meeting in Senapati, the chief minister proceeded to the Regional Potato Farm at Mao, where he interacted with officials of the Horticulture Department and reviewed ongoing activities. He interacted with the officials and local residents regarding the Mao Water Supply Scheme project.
Taking to X, chief minister Khemchand said he is “Committed to modernising the farm to enhance productivity and support our farmers. Guided by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modii Ji’s vision of Vocal For Local and Atmanirbhar Bharat, we will strengthen local potato production and promote sustainable agricultural growth in Manipur.”
The chief minister and his entourage were accorded a warm reception at the Asufii Christian Institute Auditorium in Mao by the Mao Council Manipur, the Poumai Naga Union and several civil society organisations. During the visit, the delegation was also felicitated by residents of Taphou Kuki Village, as well as church leaders and pastors at Kangpokpi Bazaar.
The chief minister stressed that all communities must reject violence and work together to restore lasting peace, stating that sustainable development cannot be achieved without peace.
He said the government had received several memoranda during the visit and assured that each would be examined with due diligence after obtaining all relevant information. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to addressing the genuine concerns and aspirations of the people of Mao, he said appropriate action would be taken.
The chief minister also acknowledged receiving memoranda from the Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills and the Taphou Kuki Village Authority. He assured that the issues raised would be given due priority and that necessary development initiatives would be undertaken for the welfare, progress and prosperity of the people.
