Imphal: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has appealed to all sections of the society to stand united to find a solution to the present situation in the State.
The Chief Minister made the appeal during the 50th jubilee
celebration of Sanaleibak Daily at Sangai Hall, Hotel Imphal.
Speaking as the chief guest of the celebrations attended by leaders, editors, intellectuals, entrepreneurs, Civil Society Organization leaders, media persons among others, the Chief Minister appealed to all sections of the society including the leaders, media persons, academicians, politicians to unite and understand the issues at hand to find a solution.
N. Biren Singh stressed that there will be forces trying to disintegrate the integrity of the State, but the people should stand unitedly.
Let political differences remain as political issues, but when the issue at hand is national or State unity, all differences should be dismissed, he
said, adding that this is not the time for bickering amongst ourselves.
The Chief Minister highlighted the values of tolerance and inclusivity in Indian democracy and added that the government welcomes all constructive criticism, advice and suggestions.
Appreciating steps taken up by the UNACCO group in the field of
education, the Chief Minister also highlighted the changes witnessed in the
State under the present government in the last 5-6 years and said the
government has never said no to any deserving ideas.
On the present issue in the State, the Chief Minister said that the
government cannot allow any threat to the unity of the State or to
disintegrate the 34 or so communities residing together in the State.
Acknowledging the difficulties of the journalists, the Chief Minister
also appealed to the publishers to work towards their welfare. He
highlighted some efforts taken up by the government for the welfare of the
fraternity including increase in Pension amount and coverage of all
journalists under the Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT).
N. Biren Singh further sought support and cooperation of the people and further wished success to the Sanaleibak Daily.
The celebration was also attended by Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Govindas Konthoujam, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, MLAs, entrepreneurs, CSO leaders, among others.
