Efforts to Resolve Manipur's Ethnic Crisis

The Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, announced the holding of a significant meeting by the Centre, aimed at addressing the ongoing ethnic crisis between the Meiteis and Kukis. Details of the meeting were not disclosed. Singh highlighted initiatives taken to foster dialogue, leading towards gradual peace.

The Manipur Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, announced on Thursday an important meeting convened by the Centre to tackle the ethnic unrest that has plagued the state.

Details of the discussions remain unrevealed, but Singh emphasized the efforts being made to kickstart negotiations among the conflicting groups.

He noted that these initiatives have contributed to a gradual restoration of peace following intense violence between the Meiteis and Kukis, which has claimed over 200 lives since May of last year.

(With inputs from agencies.)