Former Manipur CM Demands Transparency in Biometric Registration of Illegal Myanmar Immigrants

Former Manipur chief minister Biren Singh, who has been a key opposition leader in the state, has publicly called for greater transparency in the biometric enrolment of illegal Myanmar immigrants.

Singh said that while the state government has begun collecting biometric data, the details of the enrolment process, including the criteria used and the safeguards in place, have not been disclosed to the public.

He urged the state authorities to publish a comprehensive report outlining the methodology, data handling procedures, and measures to protect the privacy of the individuals being registered.

The call comes amid growing concerns among local communities about the potential misuse of biometric information and the lack of clear accountability mechanisms. The Manipur government has yet to issue a formal response to Singh’s demands, and opposition parties have expressed support for the call for greater transparency.