"There has been remarkable improvement in law and order situation": Manipur Guv

Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 13 (ANI): Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday acknowledged the challenges faced by the state over the last two years but said significant progress has been made in restoring peace and stability. He stressed that reconciliation and trust-building remain crucial as Manipur charts its path toward a new future.
"The state has faced certain challenges and difficulties in the last two years. Though the state and Central governments, together with the people of Manipur, have been able to restore peace and harmony to a large extent, more efforts are still required for reconciliation and trust building. Today we stand at an important moment when we can heal, rebuild and restart towards a new future of the state. My sincere appeal to every citizen of Manipur is to rise above the differences and to work together towards peace and prosperity of our state," Manipur Governor Bhalla said while addressing a public gathering.
He added, "There has been a remarkable improvement in the law and order situation, with no major violent incidents. This reflects the joint efforts of the security forces of both the state and the Centre. The state has made remarkable progress across various sectors, from social welfare and infrastructure development to economic empowerment."
"Most of the health facilities that had been shut down during the law and order problem have been reopened. The government has been working tirelessly to support the internally displaced people, an action plan has been drawn to facilitate the early resettlement of affected people. Relief camps are being regularly reviewed to improve living conditions," Manipur Governor further added.
Early on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first visit to Manipur post the violence in 2023, appealed to various ethnic groups in the state to shun violence and work towards restoring peace. He stated that a new dawn of "hope and confidence" is emerging in the northeastern State.
Addressing a public meeting in Churachanpur, he assured the public of support from the Centre.
"I appeal to all the groups to move on the path of peace to fulfil their dreams and secure their children's future. Today, I promise that I stand by your side. The Indian government stands with the people of Manipur," PM Modi said.
In Churachandpur, the Prime Minister met and interacted with people displaced in the ethnic violence.
The weather was not conducive for him to head to Churachandpur in a helicopter. Despite the heavy rain, PM decided to reach the venue by road so that he could interact with the people, even though it was 1.5 hours away by road.
The Prime Minister said, "Manipur has always been a land of hope, but unfortunately, it went through a difficult phase of violence. I met with the affected people who are living in camps. After an interaction with them, I can say "ummeed aur vishwas ki nayi subah Manipur mein dastak de rahi hai" (A new dawn of hope and confidence is knocking on the doors of Manipur)." (ANI)