During a press conference held in Imphal, Singh, who has faced criticism from the opposition regarding his management of the turmoil, highlighted the ongoing efforts to restore peace in Manipur.

Says only way forward is with dialogue, urges all communities to forgive and forget; Congress asks why PM is still silent.

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday while referring to the 20-month-long ethnic violence in the state said much effort has been made in this direction and yet much remains to be done.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh apologised to the people of the state and expressed “regret” for ethnic violence that has rocked the state since May 2023.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh has expressed regret over the ongoing crisis in the state, offering an apology to the people for the ongoing violence since May 2023.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed deep regret for the ongoing crisis and apologized to the people for the turmoil since May 2023. He hopes normalcy will return in 2025 and urged communities to forget past mistakes and start anew,

Biren Singh, who has come under fire from the opposition over his handling of the violence, emphasised that peace was being restored in Manipur and hoped for restoration of normalcy in 2025.