United Christian Forum of NEI Worried by Ongoing Unrest in Manipur

Guwahati: The United Christian Forum of North East India (NEI) would like to express its profound sorrow and worry over these acts of unrest in light of the recent events in Manipur that included widespread violence, arson, destruction of property, loss of life, and desecration of sacred sites.

In a press statement, the Christian forum said, “We urge all parties involved to exercise restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution to the situation.”

“As a Christian organization, we believe in the value of human life and the importance of respecting the dignity of every individual. We call on all members of society to refrain from engaging in violent acts and to instead engage in peaceful dialogue to address their concerns,” it added in the statement.

Meanwhile, the forum sent condolences to the families of those who had died in this turmoil and urged the authorities to take the necessary action to prosecute the offenders.

The government is also urged by the United Christian Forum to take action in order to address the underlying problems that have contributed to this situation and to strive towards a long-term resolution.

 “As a forum representing the Christian community in the North Eastern Region of India, we stand in solidarity with all those affected by this unrest and pray for peace and reconciliation in the region,” added the United Christian Forum further.