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CM Khemchand invites Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Manipur

Imphal, Oct 8 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today met union Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in New Delhi and apprised him of the measures taken up by the State government for restoring peace and normalcy in the State, according to the state information office.
Singh informed the union Home Minister that the State Government has succeeded in resuming the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service, which has brought much-needed relief to the common people.
He also urged the union Home Minister to help the State to tide over the various issues being faced by the State and sought continued support from the Central Government.
Shah gave a patient hearing to the Chief Minister and assured all support in bringing peace and progress and in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Manipur.
The union Home Minister also appreciated the sustained efforts of the State Government to bring peace and normalcy in Manipur.
The Chief Minister reiterated his invitation to Amit Shah to visit the State. Accepting the invitation, the union Home Minister told Singh that he will visit the State in this month.
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