Government of India constituted peace committee in Manipur

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Government of India has constituted a Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur Anusuiya Uikey on 10 June.

An overview of the news

• The constitution of the Peace Committee in Manipur was announced by Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, during his visit to the state from May 29th, 2023 to June 1st, 2023. 

Members of Peace Committee

• The committee consists of the chief minister, state government ministers, members of parliament (MPs), members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) and leaders of various political parties.

• The Committee also includes former civil servants, educationists, litterateurs, artists, social workers and representatives of different ethnic groups.

Mandate of the Committee

• The primary mandate of the Peace Committee is to facilitate the peace-making process among different ethnic groups in Manipur. 

• This involves promoting peaceful dialogues and negotiations between conflicting parties or groups. 

• The Committee aims to foster social cohesiveness, mutual understanding, and cordial communication between the various ethnic groups in the state.

• The objective of the committee is to resolve conflicts, redress grievances and promote reconciliation among the various communities in Manipur.