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Sitharaman says govt committed to Manipur peace
The New Indian Express Kollam
|March 19, 2025
FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to restoring normalcy in Manipur and pushing for the state's economic growth.
Responding to a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the passage of the Manipur Budget for the current fiscal year and the vote on account for the first six months of 2025-26, she urged Opposition parties to support efforts for peace in Manipur rather than engage in political blame games.
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