Imphal : Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh says that incidents of violence in the state have reduced, noting that out of the 14 months during which incidents were recorded, the actual crisis occurred only in 6-7 months further hinting that an optimistic solution will be achieved within 2-3 months.

Asserting that ‘violence is everywhere’, the Manipur chief minister told reporters that despite such incidents being in force in other places, schools and business establishments across the state have opened, further indicating that normalcy has returned in Manipur.

“Violence is everywhere, and it has reduced particularly in Manipur. It is going through the last 14 months, however, I calculated that the actual crisis occurred in only 6 -7 months. This indicated that other 7 months were peaceful as schools and business establishments were opening.”

Furthermore, the Manipur chief minister states that violence continues to prevail in some pockets of the state, owing to lack of security personnel. He informed that the security personnel who had left for election duty have now returned following which the state government has deployed them once again, in vulnerable areas.

“Now, the situation will be better,” CM Biren Singh added.  On claims suggesting that continuous violence is being instigated in the state, the Manipur chief minister said the route of the present crisis lies beyond the region.

He informed that the authorities “have clearly defined that the unrest in Northeast India is due to influx and drug menace from areas outside the region,” further adding that the treatment of the situation will be easier after the route is identified.

Meanwhile, CM N Biren Singh also assured that the Manipur violence is in the top priority in the governance of Modi 3.0 to ensure that peace returns to the state.

He stated that Home Minister Amit Shah held high security meetings and is collecting necessary details in order to form an action plan. “I hope that a solution is achieved within 2-3 months,” he additionally said.

Meanwhile, on the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Manipur CM also appealed to people to practice yoga daily. He added, “Under the leadership of PM Modi, Yoga got recognised at the United Nations.”

Chief Minister N Biren Singh termed yoga as India’s gift to the world, emphasising that practicing yoga not only makes a healthy body and mind but also helps in building a healthier and well-disciplined society.

He said this during the 10th edition of International Yoga Day, at the Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium, Imphal on June 21 where he attended the event as the chief guest.  Furthermore, the Manipur CM hailed the significance of yoga in schools, colleges and institutions that have included it in their curriculum.  

CM Biren Singh mentioned the significance of yoga and mentioned that many schools, colleges and institutions have included it in their curriculum. He reminded that the United Nations gave approval to celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 every year from 2015 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

Furthermore, he stated the benefits of millets, terming it highly nutritious for the body. “By promoting the consumption of millets, we not only enhance our personal health but also contribute to the sustainability of our planet,” he said. 

The Chief Minister also highlighted that the government will promote millets and raise awareness about its benefits among the public. Cabinet Ministers, MP (Rajya Sabha) Maharajah Leishemba Sanajaoba, MLAs, students and officials of YAS attended the event.