The Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order prohibiting local authorities from setting up food and shelter camps for Myanmar people entering India Due to the continuing turmoil in Myanmar. On March 26, the order was released, instructing border officials to “politely turn away” those seeking refuge in India.
The state Home department's instructions to the deputy commissioners of Chandel, Tengnoupal, Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Churachandpur had even asked them to ensure that Aadhar enrolment was stopped immediately and the kits used in the procedure were taken to safe custody.
The officials had been asked to submit an ‘action taken report' on the matter by today.
Withdrawing the order, the Home department yesterday wrote again to the same officials on the matter.
“It appears that the contents of the letter have been misconstrued and interpreted differently…In order to avoid this misunderstanding I am directed to convey the decision of the government that it has decided to withdraw the letter dated 26.03.2021 mentioned above,” H Gyan Prakash, Special Home Secretary to the state government, said in yesterday's letter.
