At this critical hour, I would have liked to be with you in Imphal and I would take the first opportunity to do so. Minister of State, Shri Swami has already interacted with you and brought your problems and grievances to my notice. I also invite various leaders of Manipur to come to Delhi and meet me personally so that your problems could be discussed in a free and frank manner.

In the meantime, we shall review the ceasefire agreement including the words "without territorial limits", presently incorporated in the agreement so as to ensure that all doubts about preserving the integrity of Manipur and other States of North-East are removed.

I once again appeal to you to remain calm and help the administration restore normalcy in the State to create a congenial environment for progress and development in Manipur.