Imphal, May 27 (PTI) Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday evening, officials said.

Singh visited Raj Bhavan following an invitation from the governor, they said.

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They discussed key issues related to the state's ongoing challenges, sources said.

More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups, who are the majority in the hill areas, since May 2023.

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The Centre imposed the President's rule in the state on February 13 after N Biren Singh resigned as chief minister. The assembly, which has tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.

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