Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Manipur CM Calls for Community Unity to Protect State Integrity
Manipur’s chief minister said communities must work together to protect the state.
He said talking with one another is important for peace and development.
He thanked Naga and Kuki communities for helping buses and other public vehicles travel on National Highway-2.
This cooperation was described as a step toward returning to normal life.
The comments came after some houses were burned in Taphou village.
The people responsible for the burning were not identified in the report.
Local lawmakers and district officials asked communities not to disrupt travel.
The chief minister also praised the Excise Department for collecting money for the state government.
Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said all communities must work together to safeguard Manipur’s integrity.
Singh said dialogue among communities is essential for peace and development in the state.
He thanked Naga and Kuki communities for helping ensure public transport moved freely along National Highway-2.
The comments followed the burning of some houses by unknown miscreants at Taphou village in Senapati district.
Singh said the Manipur Excise Department collected Rs 28.98 crore in revenue during financial year 2025-26.
- Who
- Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh, along with Naga and Kuki communities, MLAs and district authorities.
- What
- Singh called for collective community efforts and dialogue to protect Manipur’s integrity, restore peace and maintain free movement.
- When
- The remarks were reported on August 25, following an incident at Taphou village on the previous Monday.
- Where
- The statements were made in Imphal; the reported house-burning incident occurred at Taphou village in Senapati district, Manipur.
- Why
- Singh said cooperation and dialogue were needed to bring peace, support development, restore normalcy and ensure smooth movement of people and vehicles.
- Chief minister
- Y Khemchand Singh
- Main message
- All communities must collectively safeguard Manipur’s integrity.
- Proposed solution
- Dialogue among communities to promote peace and development.
- Transport route
- National Highway-2
- Incident mentioned
- Some houses were burned by unknown miscreants at Taphou village in Senapati district.
- Excise revenue
- Rs 28.98 crore collected during financial year 2025-26.
- Events
- 45th Hawkers’ Day and 79th Manipur Excise Raising Day celebrations.