New chapter of peace, normalcy begins in Manipur: CM Biren Singh on pact with UNLF
The Hindu
Manipur CM said that a new chapter heralding peace and normalcy has begun in the state with the recent signing of a peace agreement between the Centre and the state’s oldest militant outfit UNLF
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on December 2 said that a new chapter heralding peace and normalcy has begun in the state with the recent signing of a peace agreement between the Centre and the state's oldest militant outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF).
The peace agreement was signed in New Delhi on Wednesday, ending a six-decade long armed struggle involving the outfit.
Speaking at the reception programme of the UNLF cadres, the CM said, "I am really happy... a new chapter has begun to usher in peace and bring unity in Manipur." "I also urge people to extend the same effort, encouragement and support they provided to the UNLF for joining the peace talks, to other groups as well," Mr. Singh said.
The CM said precious lives of civilians, insurgents and police personnel have been lost in the decades-long insurgency in the state.
"Due to violence, several key people have lost their lives. Because of the policy of previous governments that encouraged killings as the only solution instead of engaging in peace talks, 2,000 valuable lives have been lost. The life of every individual, be that of an insurgent, a civilian or a police personnel, is precious," Mr. Singh said.
He said that the process of the peace agreement with UNLF had started three years ago.
"Without the support of the people of Manipur, this peace deal would not have materialised. I thank the UNLF and its armed wing MPA for agreeing to sign the pact," the CM said.
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