CM Khemchand Singh inspected water projects in Kangpokpi and appealed for peace, dialogue and collective efforts to rebuild trust among Manipur communities.
Imphal, Sept 4: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday inspected ongoing water supply works in Kangpokpi district and appealed to people across communities to reject violence, rebuild trust and work collectively towards restoring peace in the state.
The Chief Minister visited L. Champhai Village in Kangpokpi to inspect a water supply project and the repair of a main water pipeline supplying drinking water to Thangmeiband in Imphal. The pipeline was damaged during the crisis in May 2023.
During the inspection, senior officials of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) informed the Chief Minister that the work would be completed within a month, after which potable water supply to the village would be restored.
Inspected the condition of the water supply pipeline connecting Leimakhong to Kangchup under PHED Maintenance Division-I at L. Champhai Village in Kangpokpi District today.
— Khemchand Yumnam (@YKhemchandSingh) September 4, 2026
The pipeline had been cut off by unidentified miscreants during the unprecedented crisis, disrupting water… pic.twitter.com/apfrRwD3Yr
Khemchand, accompanied by Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen, Sekmai MLA Heikham Dingo Singh and Thangmeiband MLA Kh. Joykisan Singh, assured necessary assistance for the smooth execution of the work. He also stated that security forces would be provided to facilitate the work.
The Chief Minister urged the Chairman of L. Champhai Village to extend full cooperation to PHED officials so that the work could proceed without disruption.
Later, Khemchand attended a public interaction programme at Christian Center Church in Leimakhong, Kangpokpi district. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister expressed concern over the displacement caused by the crisis and the continued inability of many people to return to their homes.
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
I interacted with the villagers and… pic.twitter.com/SwYXBlNAkf
He recalled his interactions with Internally Displaced Persons from both the Meitei and Kuki communities, stating that people from both sides had expressed a common desire to return to their respective homes.
The Chief Minister appealed to communities to forgive and move forward while working to bridge the existing trust deficit.
“Considering the future of the younger generation,” he called for collective efforts to shun violence and create a peaceful environment for young people.
Khemchand also appealed to people to live in harmony and refrain from causing hardship and suffering to one another.
During the interaction, the Chief Minister stated that the government would consider upgrading the existing Primary Health Centre at Leimakhong to a Community Health Centre.
As the upgradation process could take time, he stated that specialist and super-specialist doctors from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) would be arranged to visit Leimakhong in the interim and provide treatment to local residents.
Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen described Leimakhong as a “Mini Manipur” and expressed hope that the area would return to its pre-crisis condition. He noted that people from Meitei, Kuki, Naga, Nepali and Bihari communities live in the area.
Sekmai MLA Heikham Dingo Singh credited the Chief Minister’s initiatives with helping bridge gaps between communities and appealed for collective efforts towards peace and development.
Thangmeiband MLA Kh. Joykisan Singh called for a stronger sense of collective identity, urging people to identify themselves as Manipuris rather than placing greater emphasis on their respective communities.
After returning from Leimakhong, Khemchand visited Kanto Sabal village in Imphal West district, where he interacted with members of the Women Welfare Organisation (WWO) at the Village Development Committee Hall.
The Chief Minister heard the grievances and concerns raised by the women and assured them of all possible assistance and support for their welfare.
