Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said if concrete action is not taken against widespread destruction of forests, the State will face an existential crisis.
Sharing a clip of illicit poppy plantations and deforestation, which he said was from Kangpokpi, former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said the video showed why recurrent floods were taking place in the State.
This video recorded today shows why recurrent floods have taken place in the state. The footage shows poppy plantation at Kolten and Selsi Hill Ranges of IT- Road under T. Waichong Sub-division in Kangpokpi District.
All our forest have been destroyed while we are trying to… pic.twitter.com/K8zzk6Tl5o
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) December 3, 2025
