Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh On Tuesday called for the support of armed forces veterans to address the ethnic crisis and bring peace to the state.
While speaking at the 9th Armed Forces Veterans' Day event at the First Battalion Manipur Rifles banquet hall, he highlighted the importance of the day in remembering the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
"Armed forces personnel live a life with fitness, alertness and preparedness for the security of the nation. Their sacrifices in the past and present should be appreciated by all of us," Singh said.
He also urged the armed force veterans to work together with the government in addressing the ongoing issues in the state.
"Let's join for the interests of the state, communities, indigenous people and the nation. I seek your support to bring peace to the state. I will arrange a meeting soon and seek your advice. All of you have assisted earlier." Later, in a post on X, Singh said, "Despite being small in population, Manipur has contributed a host of high-ranking officers in the Indian Army…Of the four Lieutenant Generals in the entire North East, 2 are from Manipur." "We should take pride in the services provided for the safety and security of the nation," Singh appealed.
Since May 2023, ethnic violence in Manipur has resulted in over 250 deaths and left thousands homeless.
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