Manipur Heading Towards Normalcy as Arambai Tengol Surrenders Arms

The Meitei outfit ‘Arambai Tengol’ has surrendered its arms following a meeting with Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla. This move comes after the Governor issued a six-day ultimatum for the surrender of illegal weapons, aiming to restore peace and normalcy in the state. However, the Kuki community has expressed dissatisfaction with this development.

Arambai Tengol Surrenders Arms After Meeting with Governor Ajay Bhalla

The surrender of arms by Arambai Tengol marks a crucial step towards restoring peace in Manipur. The meeting between the Meitei outfit and Governor Ajay Bhalla took place on February 25, where the Governor urged the group to lay down their weapons. Following the meeting, Arambai Tengol complied with the ultimatum and surrendered a significant number of arms and ammunition.

Manipur is slowly heading towards some normalcy, Meitei outfit 'Arambai Tengol' surrenders arms after meeting Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla – Gov had issued a six day ultimatum to surrender arms. Kuki meanwhile aren't happy.
The state might see a new Meitei CM by 10th March. pic.twitter.com/KuUswOFdxL

— Mihir Jha (@MihirkJha) February 27, 2025

Kuki Community’s Reaction to the Surrender

Despite the positive step towards peace, the Kuki community has voiced their concerns. They see the engagement between Arambai Tengol and the Governor as an affront to their ongoing struggles for justice and safety amid the ethnic tensions in Manipur. The Kuki community remains wary of the implications of this surrender and its impact on their security.

Potential Appointment of a New Meitei Chief Minister by March 10

Meitei Outfit 'Arambai Tengol' Surrenders Arms After Meeting Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla.

The meeting between Arambai Tenggol and Bhalla took place on Tuesday, February 25, in restoring peace and normalcy to the strife-torn region. https://t.co/U7ovpGmqsN

— Umesh Mhambrey (@Umesh99912664) February 27, 2025

Amid these developments, there are speculations that Manipur might see the appointment of a new Meitei Chief Minister by March 10. This follows the resignation of former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, which led to the imposition of President’s Rule in the state. The potential appointment of a new Meitei CM is seen as a step towards stabilizing the political landscape in Manipur.

Governor Ajay Bhalla‘s Ultimatum and Its Impact

Governor Ajay Bhalla‘s six-day ultimatum for the surrender of illegal weapons has had a significant impact on the state’s efforts to restore normalcy. The ultimatum, issued on February 20, called for all communities to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held weapons within seven days. The Governor assured that no punitive action would be taken against those who complied with the order, emphasizing the importance of peace and order in the state.