India, Dec. 11 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the Centre remains committed to ensuring peace and all-round development in Manipur, urging people across both the hills and the valley to cooperate in restoring harmony.

Murmu arrived in Imphal earlier in the day for a two-day visit to the state.

Addressing a civic reception programme on Thursday at the City Convention, Palace Compound, Imphal East, the President said she is aware of the pain that the people of Manipur have gone through following the "unfortunate violence".

She assured that taking care of the concerns of the people of Manipur is the highest priority for the government.

"The Union government remains fully committed to strengthening harmony, ensuring security,...