Classes 1 to 8 in schools of violence-stricken Manipur will reopen on July 5 (Wednesday). This was announced by state Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
It may be mentioned that schools were shut for almost two months following the ethnic clashes that broke out in the state in May.
During the press conference, Biren Singh also said that the government has also decided to deploy security forces and paramilitary forces in vulnerable areas. He also said that bunkers set up along the hill and valley districts will be removed while additional state forces have been mobilized to provide security to both Meitei and Kuki farmers so that agricultural activities can start, PTI reported.
Meanwhile, ban on internet services in the state has also been extended for another five days till July 5 (Wednesday).
Last week, a huge drama unfolded after rumors started cropping up about Singh resigning from the post of CM. He had made up his mind of resigning from his post, however, a massive crowd gathered outside his residence and provided support to his government.
As the Chief Minister departed from his residence, accompanied by 20 MLAs, intending to meet the Governor, he was compelled to turn back due to the impassable crowd. After a while, a group of ministers, led by the Minister of Public Works Department (PWD), emerged to address the assembled gathering.
Minister Susidro Metitei took charge of reading aloud the resignation letter, which had been prepared for submission to the Governor. Subsequently, the paper was entrusted to several women present in the crowd, who proceeded to tear it apart.
Following this, Singh tweeted, “At this crucial juncture, I wish to clarify that I will not be resigning from the post of Chief Minister.”
