All must join hands to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur: Home Minister
Imphal, Sep 2
Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on Wednesday said that everyone should come forward to restore peace and normalcy in the state, which has been witnessing ethnic violence since May 2023.
Replying to a calling attention motion raised by Congress Legislature Party leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh in the Assembly, the Home Minister said that all sections of society should shoulder their responsibilities and uphold the spirit of humanity to help restore lasting peace in the state.
"We all should shoulder the responsibility and practise a sense of humanity to restore peace in the state," he said during the discussion in the House.
He also appealed to religious and community leaders across Manipur to come forward and play a constructive role in addressing and resolving the prevailing trust deficit among different communities.
Replying to another calling attention motion raised by Congress legislator Kangujam Ranjit Singh, the Home Minister said that the people of Manipur and the state government have a firm determination to protect the integrity and territorial unity of the state.
He said that there is no official report regarding any land-swap deal between India and Myanmar. He further informed the House that a major portion of the fencing along the international border has already been completed, while efforts are continuing to strengthen security and check illegal activities along the sensitive frontier.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh presented the first batch of the Demands for Supplementary Grants for the financial year 2026-27 before the Assembly.
This involves a total amount of Rs 3,861 crore, covering 31 demands and one appropriation. Out of the total amount, Rs 12 crore is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the state, while Rs 3,849 crore is sought to be voted on by the House.
Presenting the Supplementary Grants, the Chief Minister said that around 90 per cent of the total provisions sought under these demands relate to Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), NABARD-supported projects, and Externally Aided Projects (EAPs). He said that the substantial share of externally and centrally supported funds reflects the state government's continued commitment to mobilising additional resources for the effective implementation of development programmes and various ongoing projects.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of securing Central assistance and external funding to ensure the timely execution of key developmental initiatives in the state.
Later, he introduced eight Bills on the floor of the House for consideration during the ongoing Monsoon session.
The Assembly proceedings on Wednesday also witnessed discussions on issues relating to the restoration of peace, protection of Manipur's territorial integrity and measures being taken by the government to address various concerns facing the state.
— IANS
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