Manipur CM N Biren Singh distributes benefits to over 4 lakh beneficiaries

Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 11 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday distributed benefits to more than 4 lakh beneficiaries under various government schemes in the Imphal district of Manipur.
Addressing media persons, Manipur CM N Biren Singh said, "Today, we are benefitting around 4 lakh beneficiaries under various schemes of government. We are mainly focussing on those residing in relief camps. Today, we are providing Rs 25,000 each to 6,000 families and Rs 1,000 each to about 60,000 persons across the state. It will provide relief to all the people in relief camps."
Earlier on Wednesday, Manipur Chief Minister said that every relief measure in Manipur is taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that the government has adopted the resolution to speed up the process of establishing peace in the state.
Addressing the media persons, on the question of PM Modi's visit anticipation in the state, Manipur CM N Biren Singh said, "There is no question of the PM coming or not coming. What is being done in Manipur right now - security measures, relief work, development, and peace talks between both communities (Kuki and Meitei) - are all happening under the leadership of the Prime Minister. They may have discussed on the central level, but we have to solve the issues by mediating with each other."
Manipur CM N Biren Singh stated, "We adopted a resolution to fasten the process of peace establishment in the state. In the wake of the current situation in Manipur, whatever is being done under the leadership of the Home Minister, or the Prime Minister, we have taken the resolution to review it and bring peace soon. There has been peace here for several days now."
Earlier, on Monday, Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur and suggested PM Modi to listen to the people of the state as it will provide "comfort" to the people of Manipur.
Addressing a press conference, Rahul Gandhi said that the Indian government and everybody who considers himself a "patriot" must reach out and "embrace" the people of Manipur and bring peace to Manipur." (ANI)