Imphal: Renowned fashion designer Robert Naorem seeks the attention of the whole country and from across the world to restore normalcy and peace in the state. He stated that Manipur needs support from the Centre and State governments, as well as from our own people on both sides, to bring back peace.
Talking to DIPR, Robert Naorem said, “Manipur is inhabited by various communities belonging to different religions. The present clash is due to some misunderstandings between two communities and is not about religion at all. It can be taken as a clash between brothers of the same family. It is not about Hindus and Christians or Meiteis and tribals. There are many religions that predominantly live in our state. The national media is focusing more on religion without highlighting the ground reality, and it is quite unfortunate.”
He added, “I have worked closely with both the communities. Recently, I did shows based on the Kuki community supporting the tribal motifs in Kangokpi and Churachandpur districts. Whenever I showcase something across the world, I never miss out on my tribal brothers and sisters and the beautiful weaves of tribals. It is necessary to bring back those moments, and I always feel proud to work with all the communities.”
Robert said that he supports both communities and peace. He urged both communities to stop the violence, and he supports the huge sections of society that are suffering. He added that the state is thriving in terms of development and promotion of tourism, such as at the recently held Femina Miss India, and this situation should not be a hindrance to the sector. He further appealed to all the communities to stop violence, get involved in the developmental process taken up by the government, and work together to let Manipur shine to the rest of the world. He once again urged the people of the state to stop violence and maintain peace.
Robert Naorem is a fashion entrepreneur, designer, and makeup artist. He is known for his contribution to the handloom and textile industries of Manipur. Robert was honoured with the Global Warming Award in May 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
He was awarded the International Iconic Award in 2017 (Handloom & textile of India) by Gold Tower Group & Foundation. He earned “the most inspirational designer of 2017” award for showcasing his collections at India Fashion Week London and best international designer in India, at International Fashion Week Milan, Italy, in 2019.
