After Peace Deal, Manipur's Oldest Armed Group Welcomed At Kangla Palace Grounds
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Manipur peace process: UNLF general secretary Ch Thanil said they are happy to join the peace process and do everything to ensure lasting stability
The Manipur government today welcomed members of the state's oldest valley-based armed group that has signed a peace deal, and expressed hope that more groups would lay down arms to join the peace process in the strategic border state. I express my sincere gratitude to UNLF, the Government of India, and the people of Manipur for their unwavering support throughout this transformative journey. Let this be a moment of renewed hope, where bridges are built, and relationships are strengthened. pic.twitter.com/oq12SE5Xzl
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh led a ceremony and organised a mass lunch at the grounds of the Kangla Palace - the seat of power of the past Manipur kingdom - in the heart of the state capital Imphal, where every member of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) of the Pambei faction also shook his hand.
"We are looking forward to other valley-based groups to join the peace process so that a solution towards peace can be brought to Manipur. The UNLF is a 60 years old organisation that never agreed to talk, but this time they have reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, so it's a major achievement," Mr Singh said.
