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Politics
Manipur CM thanks Naga and Kuki communities for keeping NH-2 open
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 12:48 AM
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Chief Minister N. Biren Singh praised the Naga and Kuki groups for their role in maintaining free traffic on National Highway 2 in Manipur.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh publicly expressed gratitude to members of the Naga and Kuki communities for their cooperation in ensuring uninterrupted movement along National Highway 2, a vital arterial road linking the state with the rest of the country.
The CM highlighted that the communities' willingness to maintain peace and allow free passage has helped reduce congestion and security concerns that have periodically affected the highway in recent years.
He urged all stakeholders to continue the collaborative approach, stressing that sustained harmony on NH‑2 is essential for economic activity, transport of goods and the safety of commuters across Manipur.
The statement was made during a brief press interaction, where the CM reiterated the government's commitment to fostering inter‑community goodwill and development in the region.
The CM highlighted that the communities' willingness to maintain peace and allow free passage has helped reduce congestion and security concerns that have periodically affected the highway in recent years.
He urged all stakeholders to continue the collaborative approach, stressing that sustained harmony on NH‑2 is essential for economic activity, transport of goods and the safety of commuters across Manipur.
The statement was made during a brief press interaction, where the CM reiterated the government's commitment to fostering inter‑community goodwill and development in the region.