Manipuri students of JNU appeal for sanity
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 04 2023:
Manipuri students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have strongly condemned the spate of violence happening in Manipur.
It is deeply saddened by the unprecedented violence.
It is extremely appalling that the State and its machineries have completely failed to take timely preventive measures to avoid violence of this scale, said the student community in a statement released to the press today.
Any further continuation of the violence can be detrimental not only to the peaceful co-existence of the people, but can also cause a huge challenge in maintaining peace and order of the State in the future.
The State must take complete responsibility for ensuring peace and security of every citizen affected by this violence and ensure that the violence is stopped immediately, it said.
The student community also appealed to the masses to remain calm and vigilant.
The students also extended condolences to everyone affected by the violence and shared the grief of those who have lost loved ones.