Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:53am on 31 Dec 2024,Tuesday Politics
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh publicly apologised for the ethnic violence that has gripped the state since May 2023. Addressing a press conference in Imphal, he urged citizens to "forgive and forget," acknowledging the pain caused by the unrest. Singh expressed regret for the loss of lives and displacement of families, stating, "This year has been very unfortunate. I apologise to everyone affected." He highlighted progress made over the past few months and expressed hope for full restoration of normalcy by 2025. Singh has faced criticism from opposition parties for his handling of the crisis but emphasised ongoing efforts to ensure peace.