Manipur's Suspension Of Talks With Rebel Groups Awaits Centre's Approval

The Home Ministry is yet to give its approval two weeks after the Manipur government withdrew talks, sources said.

The Manipur government and the Union Home Ministry might not be "on the same page" over the state's proposal for a Suspension of Operations move with three underground armed tribal groups, sources have indicated.

The Home Ministry is yet to give its approval two weeks after the Manipur government withdrew talks, sources said.

Soon after the state government took the decision, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and apprised him about the 'ground situation' and 'adverse activities' of three outfits -- the Kuki National Army (KNA), Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) and Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA).

Manipur Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar accompanied by other officials last week met Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and the Centre's representative on peace talks, AK Mishra.