Imphal, May 20 -- State Chief Minister Y Khemchand today stressed that disarming all forms of firearms across the state is an urgent necessity, saying peace is the only solution and that there are no other options for Manipur.
He called on public leaders of all communities to convince youths to shun violence and work for peace, invoking the example of late South African leader Nelson Mandela, who brought peace to his country despite deep-rooted racial violence. The Chief Minister also said the government is working to create employment opportunities in non-governmental sectors through skill development training for youths.
He made the statement when a delegation of the Sinakeithei Village Authority of Ukhrul district today called on Chief...