IMPHAL, OCT 8:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh of the Centre’s support in restoring peace and promoting progress in the violence-hit state, according to a statement from the chief minister’s secretariat.

Shah gave the assurance during a meeting with Singh at his official residence in New Delhi.

Singh apprised Shah of the measures being taken by the state government to restore peace and normalcy, it said.

He informed the home minister that the government had succeeded in resuming the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service, providing relief to people.

Singh also urged Shah to help the state address various issues and sought continued support from the Centre.

The chief minister reiterated his invitation to Shah to visit Manipur. Accepting the invitation, Shah said he would visit the state this month.

Shah gave a patient hearing to Singh and assured him of all support in bringing peace and progress and fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Manipur, the statement said.

The home minister also appreciated the sustained efforts of the state government to restore peace and normalcy. (Source: PTI)