1. Manipur CM N. Biren Singh called for universal condemnation and prevention of violence on July 25.
2. Singh defended the central government’s aid for Manipur amid Congress allegations of insufficient support.
3. He detailed financial aid for relief efforts, including Rs 145 crore for relief camps and additional funds for various needs.
Imphal, July 25: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, on July 25, called for universal condemnation of all acts of violence and emphasized the need to prevent them.
Speaking at the launch of a book program by the Department of Sericulture and the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Singh stated, “As peace gradually returns to the state, we must work together to maintain it. All demands, including identifying illegal immigrants and implementing the NRC, should comply with constitutional and legal frameworks. Violence must be denounced and actively prevented.”
Responding to Congress allegations regarding the lack of aid for Manipur in the Union Budget, Singh highlighted the central government’s consistent support.
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“The central government has been providing aid from the start, despite state mentions in Parliament. Let’s avoid petty politics. The Centre has funded prefabricated homes and daily provisions, allocating Rs 145 crore for relief camps.”
Singh detailed further aid, saying, “Rs 3 crore was used for distributing televisions in relief camps, Rs 23 crore was given in Rs 1,000 instalments to camp residents multiple times, Rs 44 crore went towards children’s nutrition and hygiene, and Rs 19 crore was for agricultural compensations.”
He added, “Rs 25,000 has been disbursed as the first instalment to 6,000 families under a special assistance package for those affected by violence, with each family to receive Rs 1 lakh.”
Singh addressed criticisms, asserting, “Critics have misrepresented the government’s relief efforts.” He also mentioned, “Despite recent hailstorms and floods, Rs 80 crore was allocated for flood relief, and Rs 45 crore was spent on GI sheets for 42,000 people whose homes were damaged by hailstorms.”
