Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in safeguarding Manipur's boundaries during a campaign for BJP candidate Rajdeep Goala in Rongpur, Cachar District, Assam. Khemchand noted that Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has recognized the Manipuri language as an associate official language of Assam, urging the Manipuri community in Assam to trust the BJP government. He acknowledged the significant contributions of Manipuris in Cachar, who have historically supported Manipur's culture and traditions. Khemchand criticized the Congress party for neglecting the North East during its long rule, claiming it led to disturbances in the region. He also mentioned the establishment of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a positive step for the region's development.