Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on September 4 appealed to people from the Meitei and Kuki communities to move beyond the violence of the past and work together to rebuild trust and peace in the state.
Upon returning from L. Champhai Village, I visited Leimakhong, where representatives of Kuki Inpi (South West) and the Leimakhong Chief Organisation accorded me a warm welcome at the Christian Centre Church Multipurpose Hall, Leimakhong.
— Khemchand Yumnam (@YKhemchandSingh) September 4, 2026
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Speaking at a public interaction programme at Christian Center Church in Leimakhong, Kangpokpi district, the Chief Minister said the prolonged conflict had caused suffering among people from both communities. He said his interactions with internally displaced persons (IDPs) showed that people on both sides shared a common wish—to return to their respective homes.
Khemchand urged communities to forgive the past, reject violence and create a peaceful environment for the younger generation. He stressed that rebuilding trust remains essential for restoring normal life in Manipur.
During his visit, the Chief Minister also inspected the damaged Leimakhong-Kangchup water pipeline at L. Champhai village. Officials said repair work would be completed within a month, allowing drinking water supply to affected areas to resume.
Khemchand also announced plans to consider upgrading the Leimakhong Primary Health Centre into a Community Health Centre. Until the process is completed, specialist doctors from RIMS will be arranged to provide medical services to residents.
The visit also highlighted Leimakhong's diverse population, with Meitei, Kuki, Naga, Nepali and Bihari communities living in the area.