Taking to his social media handle, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh wrote,

“Extremely glad to re-open Ima/Nupi Keithel, Imphal from today with COVID situation significantly improving. Timely closure of Ima Keithel from March 21, 2020 helped control spread of the pandemic up to a large extent. Thanks to all the Imas for their unstinting support and cooperation. Patience they have shown in the past 11 months was exemplary. Government is waving off vendor license fees for one year to show our gratitude and respect”.

Extremely glad to re-open Ima Keithel, Imphal from today with COVID situation significantly improving. Timely closure of Ima Keithel from March 21, 2020 helped control spread of the pandemic up to a large extent. Thanks to all the Imas for their unstinting support & cooperation. pic.twitter.com/p4o6cI6xqO

— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 15, 2021