<p> Imphal, Oct 24 (PTI): Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday said the government would form a committee representing all 36 communities to promote peace, harmony and inclusive development in the strife-hit region.</p><p> The chief minister said the proposal follows a query from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on whether such a committee existed to bring all communities together.</p><p> Khemchand Singh was speaking at an event held to felicitate hill chiefs of different tribes at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Imphal.</p><p> The event followed the inauguration of the Hill (Tribal) Chiefs' Guest House at Palace Compound as part of the Mera Hou Chongba Festival 2026.</p><p> Khemchand Singh said all communities have contributed to defending and safeguarding Manipur throughout, as he recalled the Anglo-Manipur War and the Seven Years' Devastation to pay tribute to the sacrifices made to protect the state's land, identity and heritage.</p><p> The chief minister expressed hope that the festival would usher in peace and prosperity and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood.</p><p> Khemchand Singh expressed happiness that people from the hill areas, including some who were earlier reluctant to visit Imphal, joined the festival this year.</p><p> He said the guest house is not merely a physical structure but a symbol of brotherhood between the hills and the valley.</p><p> The Mera Hou Chongba festival celebrates peace and brotherhood among different tribes and communities of the state. PTI COR VN</p><p>VN</p><p><i>(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)</i></p>
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