Imphal, April 25 -- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday appealed to all stakeholders to engage in dialogue and work collectively towards restoring peace in the state, stressing that negotiations remain the only viable path forward.

The Chief Minister made the appeal while briefing the media after holding a series of meetings with representatives from various localities at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.

He said the prevailing unrest has adversely affected daily wage earners and disrupted the academic environment of children across the state.

"There is no alternative to peace except through talks and coming together at the negotiating table," he stated, adding that the government alone cannot ensure peace without t...