Manipur Chief Minister Expresses Concerns Over Immigration Policies of Neighboring States

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has raised alarms regarding the recent notifications issued by the governments of Nagaland and Mizoram, which he believes may significantly impact immigration dynamics in his state. During a press conference on Tuesday, Singh emphasized the need for heightened vigilance against illegal immigrants entering Manipur.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the Nagaland government has set different cut-off years for various communities to determine legal settlement status. Specifically, the base year for Garo, Kuki, Kachari, and Mikir communities has been designated as 1963, while the cut-off date for Nepalis and Gorkhas is set to December 31, 1940. This approach, according to Singh, could influence migration patterns and legal status in Manipur.

Similarly, CM Singh referred to a recent order from the Mizoram government, which prohibits individuals who arrived in the state post-1951 from purchasing land. This development, he asserted, could exacerbate the situation in Manipur, where concerns regarding illegal immigration have long been a contentious issue.

In response to these evolving circumstances, Singh has directed state officials to take proactive measures to curb illegal immigration into Manipur. The Chief Minister’s comments underscore the complexities of regional immigration policies and their potential repercussions on local communities in northeastern India.