Imphal, August 1: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Friday that his government is fully committed to restoring lasting peace, strengthening communal harmony, and normalizing life in the state.
During a meeting with representatives from the Unified Zo Organization, Zomi Chief Association, and Zomi Council at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Babupara, he emphasized this commitment. MLA Tongbram Robindro was also present at the meeting.
In discussions with the 14-member delegation from the Zomi tribal community, the Chief Minister reiterated the government’s promise to promote peace, normalcy, and harmony among all communities in the state.
Khemchand Singh assured that the government will continue dialogues with all parties to find a peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable solution to the current situation.
A senior official from the Chief Minister’s office reported that representatives from the Zomi organizations informed the Chief Minister about various issues concerning the state and expressed their support for the government’s efforts to restore peace and normalcy. They also discussed measures to enhance mutual trust and understanding among different communities.
The delegation proposed the construction of a multi-utility hall in Churachandpur, which is primarily inhabited by the Kuki-Zo tribal community.
This visit by the Zomi organizations is significant as it marks the first time in three years that representatives from all three organizations have met with the Chief Minister in Imphal. This indicates an improvement in law and order and the resumption of movement between communities.
Wumsuan Naulak, President of the Zomi Council, stated that they came to update the Chief Minister on the latest conditions in the district and to foster mutual trust among communities. He described the meeting as cordial and constructive, expressing gratitude for the state government’s efforts to provide opportunities for development and lasting peace.
Mary Jones, Secretary (Information and Publicity) of the Zomi Council, noted that it has been nearly three years since they last visited Imphal. She regarded this as a positive sign for restoring normalcy.
Social worker Joseph Walté, son of the late MLA Wungjagin Walté, expressed hope for the return of peace and prosperity in the state.
Wungjagin Walté, a senior Zomi tribal leader and BJP MLA, passed away on February 21, 2026, in a private hospital in Gurugram. He had been seriously injured during ethnic violence in Imphal on May 4, 2023, and was receiving treatment in Delhi-Gurugram since then.
The meeting also included P. Guite, Vice President of the Zomi Chief Association, Liankhankhup Zo from the Unified Zo Organization, and other members from all three organizations.
It is noteworthy that since the outbreak of ethnic violence on May 3, 2023, the Kuki-Zo tribal community has been avoiding the Imphal Valley, predominantly inhabited by the Meitei community.
The Meitei community constitutes approximately 53% of Manipur’s population and primarily resides in the Imphal Valley, which consists of 5-6 districts. Meanwhile, tribal communities, including Naga and Kuki-Zo-Zomi, make up about 40% of the state’s population and mainly inhabit the remaining 10 hill districts.
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