Activists and representatives of the Christian community expressed their concerns at a press conference, highlighting what they perceive as an irony in the events of the year. They noted that 2023 began with the burning of churches and violence against Christians in Manipur, particularly in the Imphal valley. The Christian community had reportedly pleaded with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur amid ethnic violence, but the PM delegated the matter to the Union home minister and the chief minister