December 31st 2024.
During a press conference in Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed his deep regret and offered a sincere apology for the ethnic conflict that has plagued the state. This conflict has resulted in the loss of over 250 lives and displaced thousands from their homes. Singh urged all communities to put the past behind them and come together to live in peace and prosperity.
Singh also shared his optimism about the current state of affairs, stating that there has been a noticeable decrease in violence in the last few months. He believes that this positive trend will continue and the new year will bring a return to normalcy in Manipur.
"I want to take this opportunity to apologize for the events that have taken place in our state. Many have suffered the loss of loved ones and have been forced to leave their homes. I deeply regret these tragedies and offer my sincere apology. However, I am encouraged by the recent decrease in violence and I believe that we can move forward by forgiving and forgetting our past mistakes. Let us start anew by living together in a peaceful and prosperous Manipur," Singh said.
He went on to share statistics that demonstrate the decrease in violent incidents. In the last 20 months, there were 408 reported firing incidents between May and October 2023, 345 between November 2023 and April 2024, and only 112 from May of this year until now. Additionally, over 3,000 looted weapons and 2,511 explosives have been recovered, and 625 people have been arrested with over 12,000 FIRs registered.
The Chief Minister addressed the ongoing ethnic tension between the Meiteis in the Imphal Valley and the Kuki-Zo groups in the adjoining hills. He expressed his sadness over the loss of more than 250 lives and the displacement of thousands since the conflict began in May of last year. Singh hopes that with the community's cooperation, peace can be restored and a brighter future can be built for all in Manipur.
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