The Indian federal government has established a peace committee to bring an end to violent clashes that have ravaged the state of Manipur, leaving almost 100 dead and over 300 injured. The committee will be led by Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey and will comprise the Chief Minister of Manipur as well as other state lawmakers and ministers. The aim of the committee is to facilitate discussions between conflicting parties and promote peace between various ethnic groups within the state.
The clashes have been ongoing since the beginning of May, and thousands of individuals have been forced to live in relief camps after their homes were destroyed in the violence. The situation is kept under control with over 10,000 army and paramilitary forces deployed in the state.
The Indian Home (Internal Security) Minister Amit Shah recently visited the state for three days to evaluate the situation. The government hopes that the new peace committee will be able to bring an end to the violence and will work to create an atmosphere of trust and understanding between different groups.
The Indian government’s decision comes amid calls for action from regional leaders who have requested that the government take a more proactive role in addressing the situation. The government believes the committee will play a pivotal role in bringing peace to the region, and alleviate the suffering of those who have been affected by the ongoing violence.
