Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday, 22 October 2026, reaffirmed his government's commitment to addressing the concerns of every community in the state, assuring a delegation from the Maring and Tangkhul Naga communities of Machi in Tengnoupal district that necessary action would be taken on a range of pressing local issues. The meeting was held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Imphal.

Key Issues Raised by the Delegation

The delegation, led by Jajo Sylvester (Headman), Wairok Hangshing (President, Maring Uparap Assembly), and Bosco Maring (Chairman, Machi Village), placed a wide range of concerns before the Chief Minister. Chief among them was the need to improve roads and bridges in the area to ensure better connectivity among villages in the district.

The delegation also urged the state government to upgrade the existing Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Machi to a Community Health Centre (CHC), citing inadequate access to medical facilities for the local population.

Security and Law-and-Order Concerns

On matters of law and order, delegation members flagged a significant shortage of police personnel at the Machi Block Police Station, which reportedly has only 25 personnel to cover approximately 50 villages. They urged the Chief Minister to deploy additional personnel to strengthen the station's capacity.

The delegation also highlighted that Bank of Baroda is the sole banking institution serving the Machi Block area, stressing the need for adequate security arrangements to protect its staff, customers, and assets.

Community Infrastructure Demands

Representatives further called for the construction of a community hall in every village to facilitate public meetings, social gatherings, and other civic activities — a demand that reflects the broader infrastructure deficit in the Maring Naga-inhabited villages of the district.

The Maring Uparap Assembly, the apex civil society organisation of the Maring Naga community, was at the forefront of articulating these concerns, underscoring the organised nature of the community's engagement with the state government.

CM's Response and Assurances

Chief Minister Khemchand Singh gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured its members that the government would take necessary action on the issues raised, according to a senior official of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). He reiterated that the government's commitment to ensuring the well-being of every community and building a peaceful, secure and inclusive Manipur remains unwavering.

This comes amid the broader context of Manipur navigating community relations and developmental challenges across its hill districts. The state government's outreach to civil society groups and community bodies from the hill areas is seen as part of its ongoing effort to rebuild trust and address long-standing grievances. How quickly the promised actions materialise will determine the credibility of these assurances on the ground.