Biren concludes 2024 with an apology: 'I want to say sorry'
Financial Express Pune|January 01, 2025
● Says we have to start a new life, a peaceful Manipur
JIMMY LEIVON & SU KRITA BARUAH Imphal, Guwahati, December 31

ON THE LAST day of the year, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh expressed "regret" and "apologised" for the ethnic strife that has gripped his state since May 3, 2023, leaving at least 258 dead and thousands homeless. "This entire year has been very unfortunate. I feel regret and I want to say sorry to the people of the state for what's happening till today since last May 3," he said while addressing a press conference.

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