Newmai News Network Imphal | September 24 The Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren said that his government is committed to restore normalcy and peaceful academic atmosphere in Manipur University. He was speaking at the Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit held at Chief Minister’s Secretariat today. Speaking to media persons, the Chief Minister said that the State government would mediate in its "fullest capacity" in resolving the present turmoil in Manipur University. "The State government would act as a mediator between the Centre and Manipur University community to resolve the issue", he also stated. Biren then appealed the people, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to put positive effort to bring amicable solution of the university issue. The Chief Minister then said that after hearing the allegations against the Vice Chancellor Prof A P Pandey for his "misbehaviour and mismanagement" in the Manipur University, the President of India intervened in the matter and suspended Prof Pandey. "And the order further mentioned that Prof Pandey would not be allowed to enter the university premises until further orders", he added. The President and the Centre have acted after acknowledging the sentiments of the people of the State, Biren added. The Chief Minister recalled that many unwanted incidents have occurred in Manipur University in the past. "There were instances of killing a professor and other unlawful activities inside the university premises", he added. "If the law and order situation worsens, then the State Government can’t remain as silent spectator," he also said, adding, "The state government won’t let any unwanted incidents happen in the university campus". On the issue of boycotting the university examinations by the students over the appointment of Pro-VC and Registrar, the Chief Minister stated that if the stakeholders aren’t satisfied with the said order then they are free to move the Court.
