Shun violence, find lasting peace through talks: Kiren Rijiju on Manipur

Union minister Kiren Rijiju requested the people of ethnic violence-hit Manipur on Saturday to shun arms and come to the negotiation table to find a lasting solution for peace in the state.

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Addressing the North East Students' Festival organised by NGO "My Home India", Rijiju said the northeast is witnessing unprecedented development under the Narendra Modi government, providing a golden opportunity to the people of the region. "I urge the brothers and sisters of the Kuki and the Meitei communities, the Government of India is ready to make every effort, but you will have to give up arms. There can be no solution i