Bishnupur District Level Peace Committee formed
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, June 03 2023:
To aid in restoration of peace and normalcy in the face of the present turmoil situation which began on May 3, a district level Peace Committee of Bishnupur district was launched today at Panchayat Resource Centre Hall at Mini Secretariat Complex Bishnupur.
DC Bishnupur L Bikram was named convenor of the district level peace committee while SP Bishnupur N Herojit was announced co-convenor after a meeting was convened at the spot.
MLA of Bishnupur AC and Minister for Works & YAS, Govindas Konthoujam; MLA of Thanga AC and Chairman MSPDCL T Robindro; MLA of Langthabal AC K Shyam, MLA of Moirang AC Thongam Shanti, MLA of Oinam AC I Nalini, MLA of Kumbi AC S Premchandra, Ex minister N Mangi, LDA's Chairman M Ashnikumar, Ex MLA M Prithiviraj were also present at the occasion.
The MLAs and former representatives also expressed their views and suggestions towards settling the present situation during the meeting.
Speaking at the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam said that war will bring no peace and only dialogue between the communities will help settle the issue.
The committee is being constituted to alleviate the communal tension as instructed by the Union Home Minister who was on a four day visit to the State to inspect the situation, he said.
The Union Home Minister had also instructed to set up a toll free number to debunk rumours which can further hurt the sentiments of the communities in contention.
Similar cluster peace committee will also be floated in the affected districts to expedite restoration of peace, he added.