Manipur Govt Rebuts Woman’s Claim on State Power Role

Imphal, April 25, 2026: The Government of Manipur, through the Office of the Public Relations Officer at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, has issued a press rejoinder addressing what it termed as a “clear misrepresentation” of statements made during a recent meeting between the Chief Minister and representatives of agitators in Imphal.

According to the official statement, it came to the notice of the office that a woman identified as Smt. Thingbaijam Debala from Kshetrigao, Imphal East, while briefing media persons after meeting the Chief Minister at the Secretariat, claimed that the State government has no power and that control over the situation lies entirely with the Centre. The interaction reportedly took place in the backdrop of the ongoing agitation led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in Imphal.

The rejoinder clarified that the woman’s brief remarks, which were published in Manipuri evening newspapers such as Kangla Pao and Paojel under different headlines, are in no way connected to the Chief Minister’s official meeting with representatives of agitators from various parts of Imphal. The government emphasized that the statements attributed to her do not reflect the discussions held during the meeting.

The Office further stated that her comments constitute a “clear-cut misrepresentation” of the facts conveyed by the Chief Minister during his interaction with the Meira Paibis. It also alleged that the intent behind such remarks appears to be aimed at sabotaging the government’s ongoing efforts to restore law and order and to promote peace initiatives in the state.

Highlighting the sensitivity of the current situation, the government urged media organizations to maintain the highest standards of journalistic ethics. It called upon all media houses to ensure that news reports are properly verified and thoroughly cross-checked before publication to prevent the spread of misinformation during this critical period.

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