Imphal: The 2nd annual conference of Bharat Vikas Parishad, Manipur, was held Saturday at the Rotary Bhavan, Mantripukhri.
Speaking at the occasion, National President BVP, Gajendra Singh Sandhu stated that there is a need to understand the concept of the unity of the country. He also stressed the practise of the concept of “unity in diversity” in different parts of India, irrespective of state, caste, creed, language, or religion.
It may be mentioned that Bharat Vikas Parishad is a voluntary organisation where citizens from all walks of life join to work for the development and growth of our country in all fields of human endeavour through promoting a sense of patriotism, national unity, and integrity and culminating in a physically, economically, and morally strong India. In Manipur, the B.V.P. Manipur Prant was established in 1999. They have nine Shakha, namely Imphal, Bazar Mahila, Lingthoingambi Mahila, Bishenpur, Moirang, Thanga, Kangpokpi, Thoubal, and Wabagai, with 266 active members.
As a part of the program, a wheelchair was presented to Soibam (O) Ibeni Devi, 66, of Lilong Arapti Awang Leikai, which was donated by Dr. N. Muhindro Singh and Ch. Amita Devi Luwangsangbam.
The 2nd Annual Conference of Bharat Vikas Parishad, Manipur Prant, was also attended by Dr. N. Rajmuhon Singh, ViceChancellor, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal; Dr. H. Priyoshakhi Devi, President BVP, Manipur Prant, and Director, RIMS; and Suresh Jain, National Organizing Secretary, BVP, among others.