Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a hands-on approach to solving the ethnic violence issue in Manipur, aiming for a long-term solution. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the government's focused efforts and mentioned Home Minister Amit Shah's extended stay in the state to appeal for peace.
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