Imphal, February 11 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh interacted with internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Hmar community in the violence-affected Jiribam district on Wednesday and urged people to remain calm and united.
During his interaction, which included relatives of Zosangkim, a 31-year-old Hmar woman who was killed in November 2024 amidst the ethnic conflict in Jiribam district, Singh stressed the need for reconciliation.
"We need to find out why we are unable to come together. First of all, we are all human beings, then we are Indians. Then again, we are Manipuris, but we are not calling ourselves that," he said.
He also said, "We need to think about our younger generation and must keep ourselves calm."
During his visit to the district, Khemchand also paid tributes and homage to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his Punyatithi at the PWD Guest House, Jiribam.
In a post on X, Khemchand said, "Reaffirm our commitment to uphold his ideals of Antyodaya and dedicated public service. I am confident that this visit to Jiribam will further strengthen administrative coordination and advance our collective resolve towards people-centric governance, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas."