DIMAPUR, JUNE 11 (MExN): The Rongmei Phwam Delhi (Rongmei Council Delhi NCR) has expressed pain at the recent widespread events that have caused untold loss to Manipur and its people since May 3.
“As the crisis deepens and the state continues to burn with the unfolding of more violence and unrest, the Council expresses serious concern and appeal for immediate end to violence and speedy restoration of peace and normalcy in the state,” a press release from the council stated.
It further extended condolences to the grieving families of the victims of the present violence and stood in solidarity with the thousands of affected people.
Furthermore, it condemned all acts of violence, brutality, hatred, and any violation of human rights. We also condemn the destruction of property, including houses, places of worship, and other establishments, it stated.
Meanwhile, the council informed that one Church belonging to the Rongmei Naga community, Lamphel Rongmei Baptist Church in Imphal, was also burned down on May 4 along with many other churches.
“However, eye for an eye or violence for violence is not the solution to any problems or aspirations. We need peace, not violence and hatred,” it stated and requested all citizens of Manipur to preserve and maintain the sanctity of places of worship, be it a mosque, temple, synagogue or church in any conflict.
“As the Manipur state is experiencing one of the worst, most painful and difficult times, we must not allow any elements to incite further unrest. Instead, we must all come together in the name of peace and promote reconciliation,” it added.
The council further urged the government and all citizens of the state to work towards the restoration of peace and normalcy in Manipur at the earliest.
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