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    Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh urges peace in hill districts, asks Church leaders and students to promote harmony

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    Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh addressed ongoing unrest in the hill districts during a school event. He urged Catholic Church leaders, teachers, and students to promote messages of peace and harmony. Singh highlighted that students are significantly affected by conflicts disrupting their education and daily life. He emphasized the need for collective community efforts to foster mutual understanding and reconciliation.

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    Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh urges peace in hill districts, asks Church leaders and students to promote harmony
    Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh acknowledged that some areas in the hill districts continue to experience unrest.

    He appealed the Catholic Church leaders, teachers and students to spread messages of peace and harmony among the people, particularly in the hill areas affected by the unrest.

    He inaugurated the Catholic Valley Schools’ Sports and Literary Meet at Catholic School, Canchipur, Imphal, under the theme “Together for a Peaceful Manipur.”


    The Chief Minister stated that student life is the foundation of an individual’s future, as it plays a crucial role in shaping one’s character, aspirations and life goals. He said that the theme of the programme is highly meaningful and relevant in the present situation of Manipur.

    Referring to the prevailing situation in the State, the Chief Minister acknowledged that some areas in the hill districts continue to experience unrest. He appealed the Catholic Church leaders, teachers and students to spread messages of peace and harmony among the people, particularly in the hill areas affected by the unrest. He emphasised that collective efforts are essential to restore peace and strengthen mutual understanding among different communities.

    The Chief Minister further stated that students are among the worst affected during conflict, as their academic activities were disrupted. Bandhs and blockades not only severely affected students’ education but also cause immense hardship to daily wage earners and other sections of society who depend on their daily earnings for survival.

    He stressed the need for Manipur to progress alongside the rest of the country, stating that continued disruptions could adversely affect the future of the younger generation. Referring to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 envisaged by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he called upon the people to work collectively towards achieving the goal of a developed India, with Manipur contributing actively to the nation’s progress.

    Urging the people to move beyond the unfortunate incidents of the past, the Chief Minister appealed to all communities to embrace the spirit of forgiveness, reconciliation and mutual understanding. He stressed the importance of living together in peace and harmony and working collectively towards building a peaceful, united and prosperous Manipur.

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