Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, while pledged to “ensure
justice” for both the Meitei and Kuki communities, also urged the people
outside of the State “to come down and see for themselves” if Manipur is still
burning, reported India Today TV.
Speaking about the progress in the probe related to Kukis victims,
the BJP CM stated, “When the two girls were paraded naked, villagers
immediately came out, and the local police acted. Justice is being given to
both communities.”
He lauded the support given by the masses in restoring normalcy in
the State and said, “We have initiated various social activities over the past
month. Starting today, we have reopened schools and colleges. Markets and
offices have also been opened. I expect things to cool down soon.”
The Chief Minister underlined that epicentre of violence Churachandpur
is returning to normalcy like other parts of the State. The roads and highways
are operating in Kangpokpi as well.
“You came and saw; I urge those who say Manipur is still burning to
come down and see for themselves,” said CM Singh.
Remarking on the probe by central agencies, he said the National
Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are “doing
their job.” However, he lauded, “We appreciate the central government’s
support, but we expect more.”
All schools in the State – government, government-aided, or private
– reopened on Friday. The schools were closed after a fresh bout of protests surfaced
on September 27.
More than 175 people have been killed, and several hundred injured
since ethnic clashes broke out in Manipur when a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was held
in the hill districts to protest against the majority Meitei community’s demand
for Scheduled Tribe status.
NE Watch Desk
