In a first since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in 2023, Meitei MLA Yumnam Joykumar Singh on Monday, December 8, 2025, visited a relief camp set up for the Kuki community in Ukhrul district. Mr. Singh, who represents the Singjamei constituency in Imphal West, visited the camp at Litan Sareikhong. He spoke with Kuki residents who fled their homes during the clashes. "With Christmas approaching, we all should pray for the return of peace in the State," Mr. Singh said. He urged everyone to live in harmony despite their differences and called for no barriers in visiting each other's villages. "There are conflicts almost everywhere in the world. But we should learn to live in harmony despite the existing differences. There should not be any hindrance in visiting each other's villages," he added. Highlighting the impact on the future, he said, "This conflict should not be allowed to affect the future of children. We, the elders, both in the Hills and the Valley, may have differences, but we should think about our children's future." State BJP vice-president H. Shimray, a member of the Naga community, said Mr. Singh’s visit is part of efforts to restore peace and bring back "the previous love that existed between communities". He said, "We have been talking with Yumnam on how to start an interaction. He said there had to be a beginning." A camp inmate asked the government to allow them to return home safely. More than 260 people have died and thousands displaced in the ongoing clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities, dividing Manipur deeply along ethnic lines. Since February, Manipur has been under President’s Rule after BJP leader N. Biren Singh resigned amid criticism over handling the crisis.