Imphal, May 22 -- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today urged the public to refrain from bandhs, blockades and shutdowns, saying such actions disproportionately hurt daily wage earners and labourers, and that grievances against the government should instead be addressed through discussion and dialogue.

The Chief Minister made the appeal while inaugurating three bridges - the Akham Bridge, Salam Bridge and Maklang Bridge - under Lamsang Assembly Constituency in Imphal West district.

Khemchand Singh said he has been entrusted with the responsibility of building trust among the state's various communities and ensuring that people from different communities can freely move through each other's areas.

Speaking at Akham village, ...