Lamka: Guv Ajay Kumar Bhalla Inaugurates IT Centre, Interacts with Students and CSOs

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who assumed office earlier this month, visited Churachandpur today to inaugurate the newly established Information Technology (IT) Centre at Churachandpur College. After the inauguration, Bhalla engaged with students, listening attentively to their suggestions and concerns. He reassured the students that the government is committed to restoring peace and normalcy in the region, emphasizing the importance of their well-being as the future of the nation.

"Students are the next generation of this country. We don't want them to suffer," Governor Bhalla stated during his interaction with the students.

Following his visit to the college, Bhalla proceeded to the Deputy Commissioner's office, where he met with representatives from various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), including the Kuki Zo Council and the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF). During the meetings, Governor Bhalla appealed to the CSO leaders to collaborate with the administration in peacebuilding efforts, emphasizing the need for cooperation in resolving the ongoing issues.

In the afternoon, Governor Bhalla visited the Sadhbhavna Mandap relief camp in Tuibong, where he interacted with displaced individuals and distributed much-needed relief materials.

The Kuki Zo Council, the highest body representing the Kuki-Zo community, extended a warm welcome to Governor Bhalla during his visit. On January 7, 2025, at the Deputy Commissioner's Conference Hall in Churachandpur, the Council congratulated Bhalla on his appointment as the new Governor and expressed appreciation for the Government of India's decision to appoint a senior officer to the prestigious role.

The Kuki Zo Council submitted a memorandum highlighting the challenges faced by the community, including the ongoing violence, destruction of homes, and the need for a political solution. They called for the restoration of buffer zones, correction of police jurisdiction overlaps, and the deployment of neutral central security forces to ensure fairness in maintaining law and order. The Council also made a strong case for a political dialogue aimed at addressing the community's aspirations, advocating for the creation of a Union Territory with a legislature under Article 239(A) of the Indian Constitution.

The Zomi Students’ Federation also submitted a memorandum to Governor Bhalla, raising concerns about student welfare, issues at Churachandpur Medical College, and the need for a central government office in the district to address administrative challenges.