Reacting to the recent violence in Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh claimed that the clashes that took place were not between communities and that it was with the government.
Manipur CM On Violence In The State
While speaking to media persons on May 21, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to restore normalcy in the state, leaving the past behind.
The Chief Minister said, ”Past is past, now our mission is to restore normalcy in the state of Manipur. The fight was not between communities of the state, and there should not be any. The conflict lies with the government’s actions.”
”Whenever the government will try to implement something new, there will be both resistance and acceptance. It is my earnest appeal to the people of the state not to blame communities. It is the duty of the government to expedite the issues. If someone is to be blamed, it is the government. In regard to this, we will try to rectify whatever we can,” he added.
Violence in the state erupted after tribals organized a demonstration in the ten hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for ST (Scheduled Tribe) status.
Earlier, N. Biren Singh along with other top leaders of Manipur met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on May 14 to discuss the current situation in the state.