Want Manipur as symbol of peace, prosperity: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed to transform strife-torn Manipur into a symbol of peace and prosperity, urging all groups to shun violence and asserting that the Centre was standing firmly with the people of the state.

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Addressing a public meeting in Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district during his first visit to Manipur after ethnic violence broke out in May 2023, Modi said a "new dawn of hope and trust" was rising in the state.

"A short while ago, I met the affected people at a relief camp. After meeting them, I can say with confidence that a new dawn of hope and trust is rising in Manipur," he said.

Hailing Manipur as the land of hope and aspiration, Modi said that "unfortunately, violence had cast its shadow on this beautiful region".

"For development to take root anywhere, peace is essential. In the last 11 years, many conflicts and disputes in the Northeast have been resolved. People have chosen the path of peace and given priority to development," he said.