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Politics
Manipur Celebrates First Prisons Department Raising Day, CM Urges Reform
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 05:46 PM
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Manipur marked the inaugural Prisons Department Raising Day, with Chief Minister N. Biren Singh calling for comprehensive reform and rehabilitation of inmates.
On a day in Manipur, officials and staff of the state’s Prisons Department gathered to celebrate the department’s first-ever Raising Day. The ceremony, held at the main prison complex, featured speeches, a flag‑raising, and the presentation of certificates to long‑serving officers.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh addressed the crowd, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms in the state’s correctional facilities. He highlighted the importance of rehabilitation programs that equip inmates with skills for reintegration into society.
The CM also called for increased investment in training, health services, and infrastructure within prisons, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve overall safety for both inmates and staff.
The event marked a milestone for Manipur’s correctional system, underscoring the government’s commitment to modernizing prison management and fostering a culture of rehabilitation.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh addressed the crowd, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms in the state’s correctional facilities. He highlighted the importance of rehabilitation programs that equip inmates with skills for reintegration into society.
The CM also called for increased investment in training, health services, and infrastructure within prisons, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve overall safety for both inmates and staff.
The event marked a milestone for Manipur’s correctional system, underscoring the government’s commitment to modernizing prison management and fostering a culture of rehabilitation.