Imphal: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has made a fervent appeal to the people of the State to give peace a chance and said a slew of steps have been taken as part of the efforts to bring peace and normalcy in the state.
Biren Singh was addressing a media briefing at the Darbar Hall, Chief Minister’s Secretariat Monday afternoon.
He said his government is not silent and has been working towards bringing normalcy in the State. Ministers, MLAs and officials were working towards evacuation of affected persons, setting up relief camps, providing security, etc.
It is an unprecedented instance when a Union Home Minister has stayed in a State for three days and that a Union Minister of State has stayed for more than 16 days monitoring and taking stock of the situation in the State, the Chief Minister highlighted.
He continued that under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre has already sanctioned Rs. 100 crore (approx.) package for necessary immediate relief along with 30,000 MT rice for distribution to the affected people. The government is also trying to provide all essential items to the people, he added.
Now that a Judicial Commission has been constituted it will not be long before we find out the truth on how the violence erupted in the State, the Chief Minister continued.
Biren Singh said with the monsoon already arriving in the State, the State cabinet Monday thoroughly discussed certain issues including the education of children in relief camps. The government will also facilitate the provision of documents such as Aadhar, bank passbook, insurance, CMHT card, etc, lost during the unfortunate incidents, he added.
The cabinet has also decided to identify locations where prefabricated houses can be installed to rehabilitate those staying in relief camps, and who are unable to return to their original homes. At the same time, those who are willing to return to their own homes, which were damaged during the unfortunate incidents, will also be provided assistance through housing schemes and the One Family One Livelihood Scheme, he added.
The Chief Minister also said that a ‘No work, no pay’ system will be enforced for the government officials, and stressed that those unable to physically attend office may do so through e-office.
Biren Singh also appealed to all against being driven by emotion and acting in violent manners.
Let’s leave violence and allow the rule of law to prevail, the Chief Minister said, further seeking the cooperation and support of the people. He added that the Centre has repeatedly assured that the State’s territorial integrity will not be disturbed and will not allow Separate Administration in the State. He reiterated that the State government is committed to safeguarding the State’s integrity and that the government will never compromise on this issue.
The press briefing was also attended by the Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Th Satyabrata Singh, Cabinet ministers, Chairman of Boards and Corporations and MLAs among others.
