Manipur Governor extended financial assistance and distributed relief materials to the violence affected 22 ex-servicemen/ESM families

KalimNews, Imphal, 9 August 2023 : Hon’ble Governor of Manipur, Miss Anusuiya Uikey has extended financial assistance and distributed relief materials to the violence affected 22 ex-servicemen/ESM families today. 

In a simple function held at Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Imphal, Governor handed over a cash amount of Rs. 15,000 along with blanket and multi utility box (Jumbo Box) each to the ex-servicemen and their families. 

Speaking to them, Governor said, many ex-servicemen and their families have been affected due to the violence in the State. She said, their houses along with belongings have been burnt leaving behind nothing and they have been staying in different relief camps. 

As a President of Rajya Sainik Board along with the contribution of Board members, this assistance has been extended and all possible help will be extended further to the affected ex-servicemen. 

Lauding the contribution of ex-servicemen for their service to the nation, Governor said, it is time to help them in this critical juncture and State government has also been informed to provide assistance to the ex-servicemen. 

Seven ex-servicemen families in Churachandpur have already been given such assistance by Governor during her visit to Churachandpur on 29 of July, 2023. 

Governor continued that hatred among the communities should be removed to restore the sense of brotherhood so that all can live with peace and brotherhood. 

Central and State governments have been trying to restore peace and tranquility and all have to contribute in the efforts to restore normalcy and peace. Governor consoled the violence affected ex-servicemen and their families to live with peace by removing fear and anger.