Imphal: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh invited all the political parties and had a detailed discussion on the prevailing situation in the state.

Singh said that peace committees will be formed in each and every Assembly constituency. Talking to the press Singh said, “We had a very fruitful discussion at the meeting. At the meeting it has been decided that we will all appeal to the people to maintain peace and tranquility in the state. This is actually the need of the hour. In this hour of crisis we will have stand as one. We are all one,” Singh said.

The meeting was attended by representatives of various political parties, including the Congress, CPI, JD(U), NPF, Shiv Sena, TMC, BSP, AAP, MPP, AIFB, MNDF, ABHKP, and former CM O Ibobi Singh.

Violent clashes broke out between tribals and people belonging to the majority Meitei community in Manipur on Wednesday, displacing thousands of people and killing at least 54.

The clashes broke out after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the ten hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal valley. Tribals — Nagas and Kukis — constitute another 40 percent of the population and live mostly in the hill districts.

Singh also held a video conference with the senior officials of the state government, police and para-military forces to review the on-ground operations.

“The entire team is working round the clock to ensure that peace prevails in the state,” he said.

Earlier in the day, he met representatives of Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a civil society organisation, and the All Manipur Christian Organization (AMCO).

Meanwhile, it also needs to be stated here that curfew was lifted for a few hours on Saturday and this trend continued on Sunday as well.