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Manipur CM Says Peace Must Precede Development and Administration

Manipur CM Says Peace Must Precede Development and Administration
Peace must come first for development, administrative processes, says Manipur CM · thehansindia.com

Manipur’s Chief Minister met leaders from the Hmar tribal community.

They discussed problems affecting people in Pherzawl district.

The community asked for better roads, electricity and banking services.

They also raised concerns about the Pherzawl Autonomous District Council.

One request was to make the Jiribam-Tipaimukh road a National Highway.

The Chief Minister said peace and stability are needed before development can move ahead.

He promised to examine the delegation’s concerns and take necessary action.

The article says an earlier Meitei-Hmar peace effort has helped the communities live together peacefully.

Key facts

Chief Minister
Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Delegation
MLA Ngursanglur Sanate and representatives of Hmar civil society organisations
District
Pherzawl district, which borders Assam and Mizoram
Main priority
Restoration of peace and stability before development and administrative processes
Road request
Upgrade the Jiribam-Tipaimukh road from district-road status to National Highway status
Power request
Connect Sipuikaun Power Station to Parbung and extend electricity to other areas
Other requests
Establish a bank and address concerns about the Pherzawl Autonomous District Council

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