Manipur cannot achieve lasting peace as long as gun culture exists: CM
Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh stated that lasting peace in the state is impossible while 'gun culture' persists. He also announced plans to form a committee representing all 36 communities to foster unity.
Why it matters
Addressing militancy and ethnic fragmentation is critical for the stability and security of the Manipur region.
Manipur cannot achieve lasting peace as long as gun culture exists: CM left Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh addresses the 135th Manipur Police Raising Day celebration. File. (Photo: X/@YKhemchandSingh) https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/th76ze/article71623048.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261019095L.jpg ANI Imphal, Oct 19 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh addresses the 135th Manipur Police Raising Day celebration at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, in Imphal on Monday. (@YKhemchandSingh X/ANI Photo) Y. Khemchand Singh made the remarks during a visit to Sinai Camp, a designated camp for militants under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement in Kangpokpi distric Imphal Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Sunday (October 25, 2026) said the State could not achieve lasting peace as long as "gun culture" persisted, appealing to people to surrender illegal arms. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipur/ Mr.
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