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PM Modi meets Khemchand in Delhi, pledges support for Manipur peace drive
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 07:32 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Khemchand in Delhi and assured assistance for the ongoing peace initiatives in Manipur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Khemchand at the official residence in Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister reiterated the central government's commitment to fostering lasting peace in Manipur, where ethnic tensions have persisted for years.
Modi emphasized that the Union government will extend both political and developmental support to complement the efforts of local authorities and civil society groups working on reconciliation. He urged all stakeholders to engage constructively and avoid actions that could inflame the situation.
Khemchand, a senior figure associated with peace advocacy in Manipur, thanked the Prime Minister for the continued attention to the state's challenges and highlighted the need for swift implementation of agreed‑upon measures. The discussion also touched upon the importance of economic development and infrastructure projects as catalysts for stability.
The meeting concluded with a joint statement underscoring the government's resolve to monitor progress and provide necessary resources to ensure a sustainable peace process in the northeastern state.
Modi emphasized that the Union government will extend both political and developmental support to complement the efforts of local authorities and civil society groups working on reconciliation. He urged all stakeholders to engage constructively and avoid actions that could inflame the situation.
Khemchand, a senior figure associated with peace advocacy in Manipur, thanked the Prime Minister for the continued attention to the state's challenges and highlighted the need for swift implementation of agreed‑upon measures. The discussion also touched upon the importance of economic development and infrastructure projects as catalysts for stability.
The meeting concluded with a joint statement underscoring the government's resolve to monitor progress and provide necessary resources to ensure a sustainable peace process in the northeastern state.