Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Manipur CM N Biren Singh (File image)

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the inner line permit (ILP) system will be fully implemented in the state by January 1.

โ€œAfter publishing an official state gazette on the issue, the ILP will be implemented in the state by January 1,โ€ he said in the Assembly.

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He was responding to a Calling Attention Motion jointly moved by opposition MLAs Kh Joykishan and RK Imo concerning the influx of migrants.

โ€œExtension of ILP in Manipur is the result of constant efforts of the people of the state,โ€ Singh said.

โ€œWe should appreciate the central leaders for extending the ILP in the state,โ€ he added.

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โ€œWe are working on the rules and regulations of the ILP and this will be completed soon,โ€ he further said.

โ€œWe will soon categorise the types of permits that are to be issued. Categories will be like Investors, tourists, students, government officials, etc,โ€ he added.

He further infomred that the Manipur government has already selected seven-eight entry points.

โ€œWe have selected 78 entry points and these include Singjol, Moreh, Mao, Jiribam, Jessami, Beihang, Bir Tikendrajit International Airport among others,โ€ Singh said.

โ€œWe have also started setting up police stations in some locations which have remained unguarded so far,โ€ the CM added.

When asked about the base year for specifying indigenous people, N Biren said, โ€œIt will be done while exercising the nationwide NRC drive.โ€

โ€œWe will begin the NRC process once the Centre gives the green signal,โ€ he added.