Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Manipur CM Says Peace Must Precede Development and Administration
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.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Hmar community representatives in Imphal.
He said restoring peace and stability is essential for development and administrative work.
The delegation raised concerns about roads, electricity, banking and the district council.
It sought National Highway status for the Jiribam-Tipaimukh district road.
The Chief Minister assured the delegation that its issues would be examined and addressed.
- Who
- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met MLA Ngursanglur Sanate and Hmar tribal community representatives.
- What
- The delegation presented grievances and requests involving connectivity, electricity, banking services and the Pherzawl Autonomous District Council.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- At the Chief Minister’s Bungalow in Imphal, Manipur.
- Why
- The delegation sought government intervention to address difficulties faced by residents of Pherzawl district and nearby areas.
- 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