No enthnic truce, no end to President rule likely in Manipur

President's rule in Manipur will continue till a reconciliation is reached between the Kukis and Meiteis in the state, top government sources said on Wednesday while asserting that the Centre is committed to government formation in the troubled state.
Manipur has been under President's rule after the resignation of N Biren Singh as chief minister in February.
Top sources in the Centre said various initiatives were being taken to resolve the disputes between Meiteis and Kukis to ensure peace in the state.
On being asked about several MLAs, including BJP MLAs, meeting the governor of Manipur, sources said everybody wants to form the government in the state. But some sort of an agreement has to be reached between the Kukis and Meiteis. Only then does it make sense to consider revoking President's rule, sources said.
Meanwhile, Biren Singh met Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday and told reporters in Imphal that like people of the state, the Centre also wants a popular government in Manipur. The process of convening a meeting of representatives of various communities is underway, he said.
On April 5, the Centre had held a meeting with Meitei and Kuki representatives to bring lasting peace in the state.
On May 19, the MHA had issued a 30-day deadline for all states and union territories to verify the identity and documentation of individuals suspected to be illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar. Those who fail to produce valid documents would be liable for deportation.
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