Manipur CM urges unity to restore peace, secure future generations

Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh called upon people to set aside political differences and work together as one towards restoring peace in Manipur, keeping in mind the future of the coming generations.

The Chief Minister made the above statement while speaking at the inauguration programme held at Arapti Lilong Mapal Kangjeibung, where he inaugurated five development projects taken up at different locations under the Keirao Assembly Constituency in Imphal East district.

He further said that people on both sides affected by the conflict in Manipur have been facing hardships. When IDPs expressed their desire to return to their respective homes after the Chief Minister interacted with them and heard their concerns, he said he had assured them that every possible effort would be made to facilitate their return.


Singh said that if Manipur is to build a progressive society, it is necessary to work towards peace for the sake of the younger generation. He said that development cannot take place in areas where conflict continues and appealed to every member of the 36 communities that have been living together in the State to play a greater role in preventing further conflict.

Recalling the Seven Years Devastation (Manipur-Burmese War of 1819 CE to 1826 CE), the Chief Minister said that leaders of all communities living in the State, including the Naga, Kuki, Meitei and Meitei Pangal communities, had at various times worked together and helped driven out the Burmese from the soil of Manipur. Recalling this spirit of collective effort, he once again appealed to all communities to work together to restore peace in Manipur.

Keirao MLA Lourembam Rameshwor Meetei expressed confidence that peace would certainly return to Manipur in due course. He also appreciated the efforts being made under the leadership of the Chief Minister towards restoring peace and appealed to the people to extend greater support and cooperation in these efforts.

The five projects inaugurated today include the Modern Agro Market Complex (Nupi Keithel) at Kiyamgei, taken up with the support of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER); two RCC bridges under PMGSY — one over the Imphal River at Elangbam Mapa and another over the Iril River at Urup Litan Mapa; the Working Women’s Hostel at Kiyamgei Mamang Leikai, taken up with the support of MOBEDS; and the RCC Gallery, Football Field and Drain at Arapati Lilong Mapal Kangjeibung, taken up under the Khelo India Scheme.