Imphal, May 14: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Thursday that the lack of trust among communities can be addressed through dialogue. He cited the example of Jiribam district, where people from various communities are now living in harmony.
The Chief Minister assured that the government would pay attention to the grievances of displaced individuals affected by ethnic violence and would increase financial assistance for the reconstruction of homes destroyed during the unrest.
As part of his ongoing efforts to promote peace and build trust among communities, Singh visited the hill village of Kangchup Chingkhong in Imphal West district and interacted with displaced individuals. He assured them of their safe return to their respective homes and villages, stating that adequate security would be provided upon their return.
He also promised that a permanent residence for security personnel would soon be constructed in the area. Earlier, Singh distributed one-time grants to 754 displaced college students under the Chief Minister’s College Student Rehabilitation Scheme at Imphal College in Imphal West.
Additionally, he met with injured Tangkhul Naga villagers receiving treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal West. These villagers had been injured in a recent attack by armed assailants in Sinakeithei under the Ukhrul district’s Liton police station.
Later in the evening, the Chief Minister visited a hospital in Imphal West and spoke with two Chiru Naga tribals who were injured in an armed attack near Jojangtek in Noney district on Wednesday. He assured that the government would cover all medical expenses for the injured citizens.
During his interaction with internally displaced persons, the Chief Minister also mentioned that ₹1.2 crore has been approved for strengthening the road between villages and ₹1.94 crore for the construction of a water supply scheme.