'When will it stop', asks Mizoram CM who urges BJP govts to maintain peace in Manipur

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Tuesday said that the situation in Manipur seems to have worsened as he appealed for peace in the violence-hit state. “When will it STOP?” asked Zoramthanga in a long Twitter post.

Over 130 people have been killed and nearly 60,000 have been forced to flee their homes in the ethnic clashes between Kukis and Meitis since May 3 when the violence first erupted. Widespread incidents of violence and arson continue to deepen the crisis in the state.

"I wish not to see anymore, pictures and video clips of Churches being burnt, brutal killings and violence of all nature, regardless of gender and age. If there is ONLY one way of settling for peace, shall we opt for that? Many lives have been lost, bloodshed all over, physical torture & the victims are looking for refuge wherever possible. With no iota of doubt, those victims are my kin and kin, my own blood and should we quieten the situation by just being silent? I don't think so! I would like to call for immediate restoration of peace and normalcy. It is incumbent and imperative upon those responsible and law-abiding citizens or entities of India to look for immediate ways for peace restoration. Development with a human touch and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas applies to my Zo ethnic tribes in Manipur too," Mizoram CM tweeted.