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Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio condemns ongoing violence in Manipur
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 11:02 AM
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio publicly denounced the recent surge of violence in Manipur, urging peace and calling on authorities to restore order.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio issued a strong statement condemning the renewed violence that has erupted in the neighboring state of Manipur. In a press briefing, Rio expressed deep concern over the loss of lives and displacement of civilians, urging all parties to immediately cease hostilities.
He called on the Manipur government and security forces to take swift, decisive action to restore law and order, emphasizing that continued unrest threatens the stability of the entire Northeast region. Rio also appealed to community leaders to promote dialogue and reconciliation.
The CM highlighted that inter‑state solidarity is essential during such crises, and pledged Nagaland's support for any humanitarian assistance required by affected families in Manipur.
He called on the Manipur government and security forces to take swift, decisive action to restore law and order, emphasizing that continued unrest threatens the stability of the entire Northeast region. Rio also appealed to community leaders to promote dialogue and reconciliation.
The CM highlighted that inter‑state solidarity is essential during such crises, and pledged Nagaland's support for any humanitarian assistance required by affected families in Manipur.