Restoration of peace and normalcy of paramount importance in Manipur: N Biren Singh

IMPHAL, Aug 18: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday said restoration of peace and normalcy
is of paramount importance in the ethnic-strife torn state.
He called upon the people to work doubly hard to make up for the time lost due to the ethnic violence
rocking the north eastern state since May 3.
Biren Singh, who was speaking on the occasion of Sadbhavana Diwas, sought positive suggestions and
advice for the welfare and unity of the state.
The programme for observing Sadbhavana Diwas was held on Friday instead of on August 20 as the day
falls on the weekend.
“Restoration of peace and normalcy is paramount. All should refrain from making comments and engage
in discussion that could be upsetting for another community,” he said.
There will be differences of opinions but people should keep aside their self interests and focus more on
common interests. “The main objective now is the restoration of peace,” he said.
“People should work doubly hard so that the pace of development returns and the state once again
moves towards unity and progress that it has been advancing to during the last six years”, Biren Singh
said.
He also expressed his appreciation for the support, guidance and monitoring by the central leaders in
the state. (PTI)