Union Minister Calls for Unity Among Communities for a Peaceful Manipur

Synopsis

Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, has called on all communities to unite and contribute towards achieving peace in Manipur. The state has experienced ethnic violence for over 22 months, and the minister emphasized the importance of collaboration for a prosperous future.

Key Takeaways

All communities must collaborate for peace in Manipur.
The ongoing peace process needs acceleration.
Manipur can significantly contribute to Viksit Bharat with restored normalcy.
Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives should be applied in the judicial sector.
The visit of Supreme Court judges signifies support for the state.

Imphal, March 23 (NationPress) Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the necessity for individuals from all communities to work together in a sincere manner for a peaceful and prosperous Manipur. The state has faced devastation due to the ethnic violence involving the Meitei-Kuki-Zo communities for over 22 months.

While addressing a gathering to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Manipur High Court, the Union Law Minister mentioned that the peace process in Manipur is ongoing and needs to be accelerated further.

“With the swift restoration of peace and normalcy in Manipur, the state can progress significantly and contribute to Viksit Bharat,” Meghwal stated.

“Not just myself, but everyone is optimistic that peace and normalcy will soon return to Manipur,” he added, calling on all communities to play a sincere and unified role in fostering a thriving Manipur.

The Union Minister praised the performance and achievements of the Manipur High Court in various initiatives, mentioning that the Union government had previously allocated Rs 7,210 crore for various court-related projects, including the e-court initiative.

He remarked, “The Manipur High Court has made impressive strides in virtual hearings and the implementation of e-court projects, with over 90 percent of the work completed.”

He recommended that various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes from corporate entities be introduced in the judiciary and court sectors.

“Seeing representatives from the four pillars of democracy—Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and Media—along with students, youth, and the general populace at the High Court event is truly remarkable,” the Union Minister noted.

He expressed appreciation for the visit of five Supreme Court judges to Manipur at the same time.

Supreme Court Justice B. R. Gavai led a five-member team of apex court judges visiting the violence-affected state since Saturday.

Justice Gavai, accompanied by fellow apex court judges Vikram Nath, M.M. Sundresh, K.V. Vishwanathan, and N. Kotiswar Singh, along with Manipur High Court's Chief Justice D.Krishnakumar and Justice Golmei Gaiphulshilu, inaugurated legal services camps, medical camps, and legal aid clinics in different districts of the state from the Mini Secretariat in the tribal-dominated Churachandpur district.

While touring Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts on Saturday, the apex court judges interacted with displaced individuals—men, women, and children—sheltering in relief camps.

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the Supreme Court judges, and the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court also spoke during the High Court event.

The High Courts of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya were established on March 23, 2013, following the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Act, 2012, which led to the formation of separate High Courts for these states.