Imphal: The signing of peace agreement on November 29, 2023 has been made possible with the support, cooperation and encouragement of the people of Manipur, Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh said today at Kangla, Imphal, during the reception ceremony of United National Liberation Front pursuant to signing of Peace Agreement with the Government of India and Government of Manipur.
Addressing the reception ceremony which was also attended by
family members of the UNLF cadres, the Chief Minister said that human
lives are very precious and we have lost many lives. The process for
signing of the peace agreement under the guidance and advice of Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah took
around 3 years, he added.
N. Biren Singh also expressed gratitude to the leaders, Central
Committee, cadres and MPA of UNLF for accepting the Central
government’s proposal for peace.
Urging all outfits of the region to enter the peace process, the Chief Minister said he is ready to work as the facilitator for any outfit desiring to enter the peace process.
N. Biren Singh also appealed against spreading misinformation
through social media without proper verification which could disturb the
peace in the society.
To the people of the State, N. Biren Singh urged to be united.
We have been living divided for long and lost many precious lives due to
the division. Let us learn to sacrifice, the Chief Minister said reiterating his
earlier call for people to forgive and forget.
He continued that the people of Manipur should also acknowledge
the actions of the Centre under PM Narendra Modi and Union Home
Minister Amit Shah of lifting the AFSPA and implementation of the ILP in
Manipur.
Speaking of the peace agreement, N. Biren Singh urged the
people to encourage each other. Let us be united to rebuild a strong and
united Manipur, the Chief Minister said to the communities residing
together in the State.
The government is not against any community residing together in
the State, the Chief Minister said, adding that the government is only trying
to protect the communities.
As part of the ceremony, the cadres of the UNLF were also feted and
pigeons were released carrying the message of peace, hope and
development.
The ceremony was also attended by Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Shri Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, cabinet ministers,
MLAs, Chief Secretary, DGP, Army, civil and police officers, leaders of the
UNLF Acting Chairman Shri Moirangthem Nongyai, General Secretary Shri
Chabungbam Thanil, intellectuals, eminent personalities, among others.
