Imphal: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that he will continue to fight against the illegal immigrants with unwavering commitment in every way.
Singh urged Manipur’s indigenous communities to stay alert, warning that the land and identity are under threat.
“My Dear Indigenous Friends, our land and identity are under threat. With a small population and limited resources, we stand vulnerable. I monitored and detected illegal immigration tirelessly until May 2, 2023. But after the tragic events of 3rd May, 2023, our state machinery has struggled to respond effectively,” N Biren Singh wrote on his X handle.
Flashback to 2022: A Myanmar national with a fake Indian Aadhaar card. How many more remain undetected till today?
My Dear Indigenous Friends,
Our land and identity are under threat. With a small population and limited resources, we stand vulnerable. I monitored and detected… https://t.co/ivUX7gDvt9
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 13, 2025
He said that Manipur’s 398 km unguarded border with Myanmar and the Free Movement Regime were rapidly changing the state’s demographic balance.
“This is not speculation; it is happening before our eyes. Since our government took charge in March 2017, the challenge has only intensified. After the May 3, 2023 incident, the situation has become even more critical,” he said.
The former chief minister stated that Manipur is a small state with a small population and limited resources.
“We have only three MPs to represent us in the nation’s highest decision-making body. Yet, we have always stood with pride, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit,” he said.
He warned that illegal immigration continues to be on the rise, threatening the very fabric of our society.
Singh added, “So far, we have only identified a fraction of those who have entered our land. But what about the ones who remain undetected to this day?”
He urged authorities to take strict action and intensify efforts to identify and deport illegal immigrants from Manipur.
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“As for me, I will continue this fight with unwavering commitment in every way I can. The challenge before us is not just ours alone, it carries consequences far beyond our borders,” he said.
The ethnic conflict between the Meiteis and Kukis has resulted in over 250 deaths and displaced 60,000 people so far.
