Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 as India celebrated Independence Day 2023 appealed for peace in Manipur from the ramparts of Red Fort. He emphasised that the resolution can only be found through peace. He said, “The largest democracy of the world and now also the leading country in terms of population. Such a large country, 140 crore members of my family are celebrating Independence Day today. The country stands with the people of Manipur. Resolution can be found through peace only. The Centre and the State government are making all efforts to find a resolution.