In Manipur, the fifth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly commenced today. The Governor of Manipur Sushri Anusuiya Uikey addressed the inaugural session of the sitting. She highlighted the various initiatives taken up by the government to solve the ongoing impasse and to bring the state forward in the years to come.<br />''<br />''The Governor said that the State government has been taking up various initiatives to solve the crisis in the State. She also highlighted initiatives taken up by the government during the violence including transportation of students and stranded civilians to safer places, security arrangements taken up to bring normalcy, welfare steps taken up for the displaced persons etc. The Governor also mentioned about the Peace Agreement signed between the outlaw organisation United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Government which will usher a new era of peace in Manipur.<br />''<br />''Manipur Legislative Assembly condoled the demise of former Governor P.B. Acharya, ten former members, a former Secretary of Manipur Legislative Assembly in today's session and House observed two minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed souls.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The leader of the House and Chief Minister N. Biren presented the Budget Estimates for 2024-25 (Vote on Account) having a total expenditure of 34,040 crores rupees out of the consolidated fund of the State. The total Revenue Expenditure is estimated at 20,246 crore rupees and capital outlay is estimated at 8,155 crore rupees.</span><br />