Cong seeks Manipur CM’s removal, says peace not possible under him

Various opposition parties Saturday urged the government to take immediate steps to restore peace in violence-hit Manipur and send an all-party delegation to the state, with the Congress and some others demanding the removal of Chief Minister N Biren Singh saying peace under him is not possible. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who convened an all-party meeting in Parliament complex, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been constantly monitoring the Manipur situation since day one and ”guiding us with full sensitivity” to find a solution to the problem. Eighteen political parties including the BJP and four MPs from the northeast and two chief ministers from the region attended the meeting. Presenting an eight-point charter of demands on behalf of the Congress at the meeting, former chief minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh said it was unfortunate that he was not allowed more time to put across his views towards the end of the meeting.