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Manipur CM Calls for Meitei-Kuki Reconciliation, Urges Forgiveness
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 06:48 PM
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Manipur's Chief Minister urged the Meitei and Kuki communities to forgive past grievances and work together to bridge the trust gap.
Manipur’s Chief Minister addressed the state’s long‑standing communal tensions, calling on the Meitei and Kuki communities to move beyond past grievances. In a statement released earlier today, he urged both groups to forgive each other and to collaborate in rebuilding mutual trust.
The CM highlighted that sustained dialogue and joint community initiatives are essential for lasting peace. He appealed to local leaders, religious heads and civil society to facilitate conversations and promote shared cultural events.
Officials say the call comes amid recent sporadic clashes that have strained inter‑ethnic relations. By fostering reconciliation, the government hopes to prevent future conflicts and strengthen social cohesion across Manipur.
The CM’s message has been welcomed by several community representatives, who expressed optimism that a renewed spirit of cooperation could lead to a more stable and inclusive future for the state.
The CM highlighted that sustained dialogue and joint community initiatives are essential for lasting peace. He appealed to local leaders, religious heads and civil society to facilitate conversations and promote shared cultural events.
Officials say the call comes amid recent sporadic clashes that have strained inter‑ethnic relations. By fostering reconciliation, the government hopes to prevent future conflicts and strengthen social cohesion across Manipur.
The CM’s message has been welcomed by several community representatives, who expressed optimism that a renewed spirit of cooperation could lead to a more stable and inclusive future for the state.