Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Manipur CM urges all communities to safeguard state's territorial integrity
The leader of a place in India called Manipur gave an important speech on a Sunday.
He told people from different groups — the Meitei, the Naga, and the Kuki — to work together like one big team.
He said the whole state of Manipur is stronger when everyone helps each other.
He reminded everyone that a long time ago, in 1947-48, Manipur was the first place in Southeast Asia to hold its own election.
He talked about a trip he took to a hilly area called Kangpokpi, where people welcomed him happily.
He said he thinks a few people are trying to make different groups fight with each other.
He also spoke about a sad explosion in a village that killed two innocent children, showing that some people do not want peace.
He asked everyone to work hard together to make Manipur and India great.
Other leaders at the event thanked the women who came out in the rain to support the flag campaign.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged all communities to work together to safeguard the state's territorial integrity at the 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026' campaign in Imphal.
He said Meiteis should not think only of Meiteis, Nagas only of Nagas, and Kukis only of Kukis, but all must work for a united Manipur.
The CM recalled that Manipur held Southeast Asia's first Assembly elections in 1947-48 under its own Constitution, with a Paite tribal leader from Churachandpur as first Speaker.
He said his Saturday visit to Kuki-Zo-inhabited Kangpokpi district received a warm welcome and no one appears to intend a highway blockade.
Citing a blast in Tronglaobi village that killed two children, the CM said some people do not want peace, while BJP leaders praised his leadership in moving the state toward peace and development.
- Who
- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh; BJP leaders Ajeet Gopachade and Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi also addressed the event.
- What
- A call for all communities to work together to safeguard Manipur's territorial integrity, made at the 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026' campaign.
- When
- Sunday, at the 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026' campaign; the CM's visit to Kangpokpi district took place the previous Saturday.
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur, India; the CM also referenced his visits to Kangpokpi and Jiribam districts.
- Why
- To promote unity and peace among Manipur's Meitei, Naga, and Kuki communities and to counter suspected efforts to divide them, in line with PM Modi's vision of a 'Vikshit Bharat'.
State government / BJP view
Critics and opposition view
Peace and security situation in Manipur
State government / BJP view
The CM says normalcy is returning: his Kangpokpi visit was warmly received, no one appears to intend a highway blockade, and the state is marching toward peace and development.
Critics and opposition view
A blast in Tronglaobi village killed two children this year, and the CM himself suspects some people are trying to drive a wedge between communities and do not want peace to return.
State government's performance
State government / BJP view
BJP leaders say the government is doing all it can to bring peace, the CM regularly visits hill districts, and the BJP is committed to peace and prosperity.
Critics and opposition view
Opposition parties criticise the state government, according to state BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi.
- Chief Minister
- Yumnam Khemchand Singh
- Event
- 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026' campaign
- Location
- Imphal, Manipur
- Organiser
- BJP's Imphal central district
- Key message
- All communities (Meitei, Naga, Kuki) should prioritise a united Manipur
- Historical reference
- Manipur held Southeast Asia's first Assembly elections in 1947-48 under its own Constitution; first Speaker was a Paite tribal leader from Churachandpur
- Security incident cited
- Blast in Tronglaobi village, Bishnupur district, killed two children earlier this year
- CM's Kangpokpi visit
- Warm welcome received; no intention to start highway blockade reportedly observed