India, June 11 -- Former chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said Union home minister Amit Shah is keen on restoring the elected government in Manipur, where President's Rule has been in effect since February 13.

Speaking to media persons at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal, Biren said Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba and himself met central leaders, including Shah where they briefed them about the situation in Manipur.

"We apprised the Union home minister of the situation in Manipur," Singh said.

"We met him on Monday night from around 11pm to 1am, and again on Tuesday afternoon from 3:15pm to 4pm", he said.

The former CM said the state delegation briefed Shah about the ongoing blockades, public unrest and the on...