He said “sorry” for the unfortunate ethnic clashes but noted that the year ends on an optimistic note and that he hoped that normalcy will return to the state in 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday issued a heartfelt apology to the people of the state for the ethnic violence and unrest that erupted in May 2023, leading to loss of lives, widespread displacement,

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh issued an apology on December 31 for the ethnic violence that has gripped the northeastern state since May 2023, claiming over 250 lives and displacing 60,000 people.

Biren Singh expressed hope that normalcy will be restored in Manipur in the new year, urging all communities to live together peacefully

The chief minister of India's northeastern state of Manipur apologised on Tuesday for months of ethnic unrest that has killed at least 250 people and prompted criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's federal government.

Till now, altogether roughly 200 people have died and around 12,247 FIRs were registered and 625 accused were arrested and around 5,600 arms and weapons were including explosives and around 35,000 ammunitions were recovered,

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the ethnic conflict in the state which claimed over 250 lives and rendered thousands homeless, and appealed to all communities to forget and forgive past mistakes and live together in a peaceful and prosperous state.

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the ongoing violence in the state, promising that normalcy will be restored in 2025.