Guwahati, June 15 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the dignity, rights and well-being of older persons across the state marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026.

This year's global theme, "Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work," emphasizes the need to move beyond awareness campaigns and translate concern into concrete action through stronger policies, community engagement and collective responsibility.

According to official estimates, senior citizens aged 60 years and above constitute around 8.8 per cent of Manipur's population. With the state's population projected at approximately 37.5 lakh, the elderl...