Six MLAs Call for Peace Amid Clashes in Churachandpur

Churachandpur, March 19: Six MLAs from Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts have issued a joint appeal for peace and harmony in Churachandpur town, which has been witnessing intense clashes between two tribal communities over the past two days.

In a statement, MLAs Paoleinlal Haokip, N Sanate, LM Khaute, Vungzagin Valte, Chinlunthang, and Letzamang Haokip described the ongoing violence as “most unfortunate” and warned that it could disrupt peace and damage the unity and brotherhood among communities.

The legislators acknowledged the hardships faced by the people during these turbulent times and urged the communities to uphold “Christian values of forgiveness” to resolve misunderstandings for the greater good of society and future generations.

They also called upon community leaders and civil society organizations (CSOs) to continue their efforts in promoting peace and understanding. At the same time, they appealed to the state government, particularly the district administration, to take all necessary measures to restore law and order in the region.

With tensions running high, the MLAs’ appeal comes as a crucial step towards de-escalating the situation and fostering reconciliation among the affected communities.