Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh with children during the distribution of financial assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the Alternative Housing Complex in Langol, Imphal West, on Thursday. Imphal/Churachandpur: A fractured state tried to talk to itself. For the first time since ethnic violence tore Manipur apart in May 2023, chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh addressed on Thursday displaced Meitei and Kuki-Zo families together – on a shared platform, if only virtually – pairing cash relief with an appeal to rebuild trust.The outreach, anchored at a relief camp in Langol of Imphal West district, connected displaced Meitei families in the valley with Kuki-Zo inmates of camps in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi via video link. Direct benefit transfers were credited during the meet.Each displaced person received Rs 2,420 for essentials. Families whose homes were burnt are being paid Rs 1 lakh in instalments, officials said.More than 260 people have been killed and over 60,000 displaced since clashes erupted between Meitei and Kuki communities in 2023. Since then, movement has been sharply curtailed – valley residents rarely enter Kuki-majority hills, and Kukis seldom travel into Imphal.Singh said resettlement had begun in peripheral areas, but restoring homes in sensitive zones remained difficult. “Resettling IDPs (internally displaced persons) to their original places is a priority, though challenges remain. While tensions have eased, mistrust continues,” he said, urging social groups and families to help bridge the divide.It was a modest step – cheques and promises – but the first time the state tried to stitch two wounded communities into the same conversation. Voices from camps cut through the screen. A young Kuki woman from Kangpokpi asked for access to jobs and higher education. A Meitei woman broke down, pleading to return home after three years in a camp. Another Kuki-Zo inmate flagged the struggle to reach hospitals.The CM promised security for Kuki-Zo patients visiting Imphal and special plans for about 6,000 displaced students whose schooling has been disrupted. “I’m no god, but I will not let your tears go in vain,” Singh said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEpstein Files: King Charles’ Brother & UK’s Former Prince Andrew Arrested For ‘Misconduct In Office'”We Can’t Be Seen As Weak”: Tharoor’s Bold Claim On Rafale Deal“Nothing Like Money”: Donald Trump Says 200% Tariff Warning Stopped India-Pak FightRishi Sunak Highlights India’s Rise As Global AI Powerhouse At Impact Summit’Don’t See How People Criticise!’ French President Emmanuel Macron Defends India-France Rafale DealFrom India To Bharat: PM Modi’s Nameplate Grabs Eyes, Draws Global Attention At AI Impact Summit’Challenges At Sea More Complex, Interconnected’, Says Rajnath Singh At MILAN 2026 Naval ExerciseRussia Affirms India Still Buys Russian Oil, Rejects Recent US Statements’India Well Positioned To Lead The World In AI’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman At AI Impact SummitAI Rivals Altman, Amodei Snub Each Other, Turns India AI Impact Summit Photo Op With PM Modi Awkward123PhotostoriesThe 50: Prince Narula, Mr Faisu, Rajat Dalal to Shiv Thakare: Meet the Top 12 contestants of the reality show5 Vastu-approved fish to keep in your home aquarium for luck and prosperityChef Sanjeev Kapoor’s microwave cleaning tips will make your kitchen life easier5 times Bad Bunny made headlinesWhat’s it like to visit Jhalana Leopard Safari Park in Rajasthan?Top 5 shows to watch on OTT before ‘House of the Dragon Season 3’ arrives7 New High-Speed Rail Corridors! On Which Routes Will Bullet Trains Run In India? Check Cities, Travel Time – Top DetailsRamadan 2026: How to make Chicken Malai Tikka in an air fryer in under 20 minutes7 natural sleep experts from the animal kingdom8 popular types of cars and what they’re best used for123Hot PicksCigarette price hikeGold rate todayITC shareMadhya Pradesh budget 2026–27Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingDeenTheGreatKayla NicoleGolden State WarriorsMagic JohnsonIndiana Pacers vs Washington WizardsJoel EmbiidFrank MartinWinter Olympics 2026NBA Trade NewsErik Karlsson
Imphal/Churachandpur: A fractured state tried to talk to itself. For the first time since ethnic violence tore Manipur apart in May 2023, chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh addressed on Thursday displaced Meitei and Kuki-Zo families together – on a shared platform, if only virtually – pairing cash relief with an appeal to rebuild trust.The outreach, anchored at a relief camp in Langol of Imphal West district, connected displaced Meitei families in the valley with Kuki-Zo inmates of camps in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi via video link. Direct benefit transfers were credited during the meet.Each displaced person received Rs 2,420 for essentials. Families whose homes were burnt are being paid Rs 1 lakh in instalments, officials said.More than 260 people have been killed and over 60,000 displaced since clashes erupted between Meitei and Kuki communities in 2023. Since then, movement has been sharply curtailed – valley residents rarely enter Kuki-majority hills, and Kukis seldom travel into Imphal.Singh said resettlement had begun in peripheral areas, but restoring homes in sensitive zones remained difficult. “Resettling IDPs (internally displaced persons) to their original places is a priority, though challenges remain. While tensions have eased, mistrust continues,” he said, urging social groups and families to help bridge the divide.It was a modest step – cheques and promises – but the first time the state tried to stitch two wounded communities into the same conversation. Voices from camps cut through the screen. A young Kuki woman from Kangpokpi asked for access to jobs and higher education. A Meitei woman broke down, pleading to return home after three years in a camp. Another Kuki-Zo inmate flagged the struggle to reach hospitals.The CM promised security for Kuki-Zo patients visiting Imphal and special plans for about 6,000 displaced students whose schooling has been disrupted. “I’m no god, but I will not let your tears go in vain,” Singh said.
