CM Biren Singh Expressed His Repentance over the “Manipur Violence”
On December 31, the final day of this year 2024 CM of Manipur Biren Singh has addressed the media and expressed his repentance for the violence which took place in 2023 and which consumed the lives of 200.
“This entire year has been very unfortunate. I feel regret and I want to say sorry to the people of the state for what is happening till today, since last May 3. Many people lost their loved ones….. I hope that with the New year 2025 normalcy, and peace will be restored in the state. I want to appeal to all the communities of the state that whatever happened has happened. We now have to forget past mistakes and have to start a new life. A peaceful Manipur, a prosperous Manipur, we should all live together”
Further, he underscored the number of victims who lost their lives during the violence, 625 were accused of unethical crimes, 5,600 arms and weapons were involved in the violence, and 35,000 ammunition.
“The central government has provided enough security personnel and enough funds to help the displaced families and enough funds to construct new houses for the displaced persons” he added.
Manipur Violence and Its Traumatic Impact
The acute violence broke out in the Northeastern state of India in May 2023 between Meitei & Kuki communities and it lasted for about two months. The major reason which ignited the conflicts between them were the rally of Meitei Community’s demand for ST (Scheduled Tribes) status, land rights, affirmative action, identity politics and socio-political marginalization. The inhuman attacks over the innocent people had infuriated the rage of the whole nation. Many social reformers and NGOs, opposition parties raised their voice against crimes and violence against the particular community.
The violence left behind a deep impact on the victims both internally and externally. PTSD, anxiety, depression, displacement, loss of lives, hatred, distrust and resentment are still whirling among the people. It is believed that it could take years to wipe off all these trauma away from them.
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