Manipur CM N Biren Singh said he has chaired a meeting with representatives of 10 political parties to address the current situation in the ethnic violence-hit state. He also said “constructive discussions” were held during the meeting at the CM secretariat on Sunday.

“Constructive discussions were held, reflecting a united commitment to navigate challenges and work collectively for the well-being of our state,” Singh said on social media. After Sunday’s meeting, Congress Legislative Party leader Okram Ibobi said the “10 political parties have urged the chief minister to seek an appointment with the prime minister and his intervention to end the more-than-8-month-long crisis”.