Following the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Friday reiterated that the state’sterritorial integrity would remain intact and vowed his party’s commitment to restoring peace in the region. Patra, who is in-charge of BJP’s North East unit, emphasized the party’s dedication to maintaining stability in the conflict-hit state. He also stressed that illegal infiltration into Manipur would be dealt with a severe hand, as security was heightened in the state capital Imphal on Friday, amid political instability and ethnic tensions.
“After the report by the Governor of Manipur, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has put the state assembly under suspended animation, meaning it can be revived as and when the President of India deems fit, depending on circumstances,” Patra told reporters. “As far as the BJP is concerned, we are committed to the continuing efforts of peace in the state and to maintaining the territorial integrity of Manipur,” he added.
Reiterating the BJP’s stance on national security, Patra said, “There will be no compromise on the territorial integrity of Manipur. Any kind of illegal infiltration will not be allowed and will be dealt with a severe hand,” Patra told.
“No compromise on Manipur’s territorial integrity”: BJP’s Sambit Patra after President’s rule imposed in state
