Imphal: District boundary re-organization is required and the government will take the necessary steps by consulting with his colleagues, CSOs and others, Biren said on the last day of the 6th Assembly session of 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Biren was responding to a calling attention motion raised by MLA Leishiyo Keishing, drawing attention to the unresolved boundary demarcations of the newly created seven districts of Manipur.
Raising concerns about the unresolved district boundaries of the newly created seven districts, MLA Leishiyo highlighted that the formation of Kangpokpi district, formerly known as Sadar Hills, was done despite several Memoranda of Understanding signed between the central government and the affected people. The agreement was disregarded, and the new district Kangpokpi was formed, he added.
Many villagers are still facing various inconveniences after the creation of the new districts, he added.
Minister in-charge of Land Resources, Biren Singh, clarifying the calling attention motion raised by Leishiyo, said, “The new districts were created based on political convenience, not administrative convenience.”
The district boundaries were created based on ethnicity, not administrative convenience. As a result, many people are suffering due to the district boundaries. Such demarcation of district boundaries needs to be rectified. Converting it into action could be challenging, said Biren.
He also took the issue seriously, noting that some Naga community members residing in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts have to pay illegal taxes while entering the districts.
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