CM stresses on need for shared sense of identity
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 17 2026: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at Hao Ground, Singjamei Chinga Mathak, Imphal.

Addressing the gathering, Khemchand Singh underscored the spirit of unity and collective resistance demonstrated by the diverse communities inhabiting the State, who stood together to successfully repel the Burmese Army during the Manipur-Burmese War, thereby safeguarding the territorial integrity of the State.

He further highlighted the historical contributions of the Naga community, during the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 .

CM stresses on need for shared sense of identity

He said that the Speaker of the first-ever Manipur Assembly prior to the State's merger with the Union of India belonged to the Kuki-Zo community.

He added that this reflected the collective role of the diverse communities residing in the State in safeguarding and protecting Manipur.

The Chief Minister then called upon all communities residing in the State to identify themselves as Mani- puris, stating that such a shared sense of identity would help foster unity and strengthen the spirit of oneness among the people.

He continued that a responsibility had been entrusted upon him as Chief Minister by the Central leaders to restore normalcy and peace to the State.

He appealed to the people of Singjamei Assembly Constituency to take this responsibility together towards bringing back normalcy in the State.

The Chief Minister also urged the people to avail themselves of the opportunities provided by various departments of the State Government and take benefits available under different Government schemes.

Speaking about Narendra Modi's vision of transforming the Nation, Khemchand stated that before he (Modi) became the Prime Minister of the country, India stood at the 11th position in terms of global largest economy.

After Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, India now is the 4th largest economy in the world.

Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 aims to build a strong India by the time the country attains 100 years of independence, he added.

During the programme, the Chief Minister visited various stalls set up by different Government departments under the supervision of the district administration, Imphal West.

He inspected the stalls and interacted with officials regarding the various Government schemes and initiatives.

He also distributed benefits under different schemes to beneficiaries.