Imphal, June 12 -- Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said that Centre is keen on restoring a new popular government in the state that has been marred by ethnic violence for the last two years. Singh gave details of meetings with the Union home minister held on Monday and Tuesday, amid fresh tension in the state, which was attended by Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba and other central leaders. "We apprised the Union home minister of the worsening situation in Manipur," Biren told reporters at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal. "We met him on Monday night from around 11pm to 1am, and again on Tuesday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4pm." "I also apprised him (Shah) of the people's desire for a popular government in the state. Shah said the central government also wants the same and will soon consider it after examining the situation," the former CM said. The meeting came days after fresh violence broke out in the state following reports of arrests of five members of Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei group, which prompted the state administration to impose curbs and suspend internet connectivity in the state which has been under President's Rule since February 13. The former CM said the delegation emphasised the ongoing blockades, public unrest, and the sensitive ethnic and communal tensions in the state. He said that Shah is holding multiple rounds of dialogue with various communities to address the crisis. He (Amit Shah) has given us some groundwork responsibilities, which I cannot disclose at the moment," Biren added....