SENAPATI, Jan 4: The Naga People’s Organization (NPO), has formally appealed to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the appointment of K. Moses Chalai, IAS (1990 MT- Cadre), as the Chief Secretary of Manipur. The NPO stated in a letter to the Home Minister on January 3.

In its letter, the NPO highlighted that the Chief Secretary post in Manipur has remained vacant following the transfer of the incumbent officer. The organization emphasized that no Naga officer has ever been appointed to the post of the Chief Secretary of Manipur.

“There had been senior Naga officers in the past who could have been appointed as Chief Secretary. Unfortunately, all of them had been sidelined. Naga Officers such as Shri Ameising Luikham and Shri Ramnganing Muivah, were overlooked in the past by diverting them to posts outside the state. Officers from the Meitei and Kuki communities have held the prestigious post,” the NPO said.

The NPO has recommended K. Moses Chalai for the role, citing his extensive administrative experience, seniority, and integrity. “Shri Moses Chalai IAS has served in various capacities and has extensive administrative experience and is very much capable of holding the post of Chief Secretary of Manipur. He is an officer with integrity,” the letter read.

The letter further stated that, “The appointment of Shri K. Moses Chalai, IAS, will instil faith among the Nagas that the appointments to the post of Chief Secretary of Manipur are non-partisan, especially towards the Naga officers.”