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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said certain elements were working against his government’s efforts to restore peace and normality in the State.
Addressing a programme in Imphal West district’s Singjamei, his Assembly constituency, on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), he said the continuing violence has affected developmental projects.
“There have been several incidents of unrest after I became the Chief Minister. The concentration on maintaining law and order has made it hard for us to focus on development,” Mr. Singh said.
‘Have a duty’
He, however, said the law and order situation could not be an excuse for not pushing developmental projects. “We cannot run away from our duties,” he said.
The Chief Minister recalled his visits to conflict-hit areas and meetings with people of all three major communities — Kuki, Meitei, and Naga — across the State to appeal for peace and reconciliation.
“I believe there are some people who do not want peace in our land. Some people presume that peace would rob them of their income,” he said.
Mr. Singh became the Chief Minister on February 4, almost a year after President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur. He served as the Speaker of the State Assembly from March 2017 to March 2022.
The ethnic violence in Manipur — the first between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities and then between the Kuki-Zos and Nagas — since May 2023 has claimed at least 270 human lives and displaced more than 62,000 others.
30 extremist sites destroyed
Meanwhile, the Manipur police said combined teams of the Army, paramilitary forces, and State police dismantled about 30 bunkers, outposts, and strategic camp sites of extremist groups in the Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district during the 24 hours since June 16.
The police said in a statement that 11 rifles and six bullet-proof vests were among the arms and ammunition recovered during the period. “Intelligence-based combing, cordon, and search operations are being carried out extensively to nab those involved in extortion and criminal activities in the State,” it said.
Published - June 18, 2026 04:26 pm IST
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The HinduIndependentCenter3 days agoManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated that certain elements are working against his government's efforts to restore peace and normality in the state. He mentioned that ongoing violence has hindered developmental projects and emphasized that maintaining law and order should not prevent progress. Singh also noted that some individuals may oppose peace because they fear losing income. He has engaged with representatives from the Kuki, Meitei, and Naga communities to promote reconciliation.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the Chief Minister's statements without overtly favoring any side. It includes direct quotes from Singh and mentions his actions and perspectives without additional commentary or biased language. There is no clear indication of ideological framing or selective sourcing.
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- government Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh
The HinduIndependentLeft6 days ago Udhayanidhi demands high-level meeting of police to discuss law and order in T.N.Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin called for a high-level police meeting to address deteriorating law and order in Tamil Nadu. He cited recent incidents, including the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old child near Gummidipoondi, and accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of failing to protect citizens. Udhayanidhi also raised allegations against Vijay's party regarding past misconduct involving women and linked these issues to the current administration's lack of action.
Bias read (Left): The article presents accusations against the ruling party and its leader, emphasizing failures in law and order while highlighting specific incidents attributed to the government. The tone and framing suggest criticism of the current administration, aligning with opposition narratives.
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- statement Udhayanidhi Stalin's social media post
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