Let's set aside anger, work for peace: Dr Lorho S Pfoze
Source: Chronicle News Service

Kakching, March 09 2024: Acknowledging that all communities in the state have been highly affected by the ongoing conflict, Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency MP Dr Lorho S Pfoze has stated both the warring communities should set aside their anger and work together for peace and development of Manipur.

Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a function held DC Kakching Office Complex on Saturday, MP Dr Lorho S Pfoze said that though it is not clear how the present crisis in the state started, but it has been going on for far too long and has massively impacted the lives of not just Meeteis and Kukis but also all other communities like Naga, Meitei Pangal, etc.

Considering the upheaval faced by all, it's high time that all of us should work to restore peace in the state, he emphasised.

Dr Lorho disclosed that as an MP he has repeatedly requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah to resolve the conflict at the earliest.

So why has it been prolonged till now is something he has no idea about.

There may be some confidential governmental matters regarding the issue, but he has been kept aloof about it, he added.

Dr Lorho reiterated that for now the most pressing matter is restoring peace in the state and for that both Meetei and Kuki communities must let go of the rage and give peace and harmony a chance, otherwise it will become an untreatable sore that will destroy the future of everyone involved.

He also opined that the upcoming Lok Sabha election will be complex in the state due to the present volatile situation and will not be same as earlier election.

Dr Lorho also observed that the present situation cannot be allowed to happen in the future, hence, it is of utmost importance that after the Lok Sabha election is over and with passing of time normalcy and development becomes the key focus.

He appealed to voters not to vote on communal line but elect a person who will work for peace, public welfare and development, while adding that if public re-elects him, he will continue to work for peace and development of education, healthcare and other important issues.

Earlier, the MP attended the live broadcast of Viksit Bharat Viksit North East of PM Narendra Modi held in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh during which the PM launched projects worth Rs 3500 crore.

The programme was organised by district administration of Kakching at DC Kakching Office Complex and was attended by deputy commissioner Kakching Rohit Anand, ADM Kakching Moirangthem Kapajit, divisional forest officer Thoubal Dr Leishangthem Jeeceelee, Kakching PHE Division executive engineer Khaidem Irabanta, district level officers, among others.

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