The tripartite talks convened by Union Home Ministry with United Naga Council and the Manipur Government took place in North Block New Delhi today. The talks took place amid continued blockade of the national highway in Manipur, this afternoon.
Manipur goes to the polls in two phases beginning on 4th march. While the Centre has assured all assistance to the Election Commission for peaceful polls, officials in the ministry expressed hope that the blockade along the NH-2 by UNC cadres will soon be lifted.
The Home Ministry recently submitted its findings to the Election Commission about the ongoing tension and grave situation prevailing in Manipur following the blockade polling for the 60-member Manipur Assembly will be held in two phases on March 4 and March 8.