Manipur CM N Biren Singh urges armed group to come forward for talks, find solution
First Published: 2nd December, 2023 18:55 IST
Terming the peace accord signed recently with the UNLF as a historic achievement, N Biren Singh emphasized that every conflict has a solution.
Within days of signing the historic peace agreement with UNLF, the oldest insurgent group of Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh today reached out to the other armed groups in the state to come forward and have talks with the government for finding solution to their issues and return to mainstream.
Terming the peace accord signed recently with the UNLF as a historic achievement, N Biren Singh emphasized that every conflict has a solution. He insisted that ways have to be found necessarily so that there is lasting peace and development.
Attending a grand reception ceremony of the UNLF leadership and cadres at Kangla in Imphal, the Manipur Chief Minister said, “If there is a beginning there has to be an end. Whatever is the conflict there should be a solution politically or some other way, but there has to be a solution. Yes, they (armed groups) should come forward and they should join the peace process so that a solution can be brought, peace comes and get restored in Manipur.”
Sharing his joy after the signing of peace accord with the UNLF, N Biren Singh said, “It is one of the biggest achievement in the last 60-70 years. UNLF is a 60-year old organisation, they had never agreed to talk but keeping trust and confidence on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they agreed and signed a peace agreement, this is a great achievement.”
“That is why today I am very much happy and I thank the people of Manipur. Without their cooperation and support this peace initiative would have never happened. Now with the support of people of Manipur we have achieved a peace accord between the UNLF, the Government of India and the Government of Manipur,” N Biren Singh further said.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed that the ground rules for the UNLF would be by the Centre soon and hopes that the process of implementing the peace pact will proceed smoothly.
He stated, “Already they (UNLF) have signed an agreement and there has to be ground rules. The weapons should be placed under lock and key, that will be included in ground rules. So right now we are not finalizing the ground rules, it will be finalized by the government of India and the UNLF by involving the state government. I think everything will sail smoothly. It is all because of the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the people of Manipur.”
The UNLF, Manipur’s oldest valley-based armed group, signed a peace agreement with the Centre and the Manipur government on November 29. The UNLF signed a mutual ceasefire agreement paving the way for a negotiated settlement.
Read also: Historic: UNLF signs peace pact with GoI
Watch also: Biggest achievement in the last 60 years: Manipur CM in mega reception for UNLF in Imphal
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Shillong Medical College to be operational by 2025, Tura medical college by 2026-27: Ampareen Lyndoh
18th May 2024Live Amul celebrates Cannes premiere of Smita Patil’s ‘Manthan’ in signature style
18th May 2024Live Indian students in Kyrgyzstan advised to “stay indoors” amid mob violence
18th May 2024Live Arunachal: Vehicle movement restricted on Pinjoli bridge in West Kamreng
18th May 2024WE RECOMMEND
Significant move: Manipur Govt allots 30 acres land to conserve the legendary Manipuri ponies
According to the Manipur government’s livestock census, 129 polo ponies have died in the past 16 years, leaving only 1,089 of the original breeds in the northeast state.
15th May 2024Manipur HS results 2024 out, 97.63% student pass braving all odds in strife-torn state
The pass percentage in the Science stream is 98.91 percent, while for the Commerce stream, it is 93.51 percent and for the Arts stream it is 94.35 percent.
13th May 2024FIR filed, action will be initiated against those responsible for alleged assault of 4 Policemen: Manipur CM N Biren Singh
The four police personnel were returning to Kangpokpi from Imphal, when they were overtaken by armed men at Koirengei and frisked away blindfolded.
12th May 2024Manipur CM sounds caution against illegal influx from Myanmar, terms it as a threat to national security
CM N Biren Singh added that as of May 7th, 5457 illegal immigrants were detected in Kamjong district
12th May 2024Manipur: 3-day long traditional plantation festival ‘Paoki’ ends in Senapati district
Paoki is a traditional plantation festival among the Poumai tribes which is observed every year for three days during the month of May
11th May 2024