Manipur to form committee representing all 36 communities for unity: Yumnam Khemchand
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced plans to form a committee representing all 36 communities in the state to foster peace and unity. This initiative follows ongoing ethnic tensions and demands from Kuki-Zo groups for the reimposition of President's Rule.
Why it matters
The move represents a significant government attempt to address long-standing ethnic violence and political instability in the Manipur region.
Manipur to form committee representing all 36 communities for unity: Yumnam Khemchand left Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7csz12/article71622473.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261019324L.jpg ANI Imphal, Oct 19 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam chairs a security meeting at the Cabinet Hall of the Secretariat at Babupara, in Imphal on Monday. (@YKhemchandSingh X/ANI Photo) The Chief Minister said the proposal follows a query from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on whether such a committee existed to bring all communities together Imphal Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday (October 24, 2026) said the government would form a committee representing all 36 communities to promote peace, harmony and inclusive development in the strife-hit region.
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