Imphal: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has said that it is the responsibility of every Indian to strengthen Bharat and that there can be no compromise in making One India, Strong India.
The Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest at the observance
of Vijay Diwas (Indo-Pak War 1971) held at the 1st Manipur Rifles Banquet
Hall, today.
It is a memorable and significant war for India’s military history, the
Chief Minister said sharing a brief history of the war. Further applauding
the valour of the Indian Army, the Chief Minister said that the war
concluded in only 13 days.
The Chief Minister further said that as part of India’s Foreign Policy, it
is very important to maintain a good diplomatic relation with the
neighbouring countries. He also highlighted efforts taken up by Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi in developing international relations including
with neighbours like Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan.
The Chief Minister also applauded and appreciated all security forces,
police in the State for their effort in tackling the present situation and in
bringing back peace in the State. Sometimes, misunderstandings creep up,
but through joint efforts of all security forces, State police and with support
of the people, the situation has improved, he added.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh strongly cautioned against taking
what is happening in the border areas lightly. We cannot take what is
happening in Myanmar easily, he said hinting at influx of foreigners.
Stressing that efforts are underway in the areas of Kamjong and
Ukhrul using biometrics under the concerned DCs, the Chief Minister said
security forces should also not neglect areas like Behiang which is ordering with Myanmar and should take it seriously considering reports of
aggressive fighting in the neighbouring country.
He further expressed need to open similar and proper camps with
biometric and civil police teams in different border areas. He continued that
we cannot deny humanitarian assistance to those fleeing their country due
to the violence and we are providing medicines and tents for them, but we
need to identify them by collecting biometric data and provide temporary
shelter. We are only asking them not to construct villages in the State.
Artistes of the Shri Shri Bal Mukunda Dev Government Music College,
Imphal performed the opening and closing songs of the observance
organised by the Government of Manipur.
The observance was attended by Hon’ble Minister Th. Biswajit
Singh as the president. Ministers, MLAs, Security Advisor Kuldiep
Singh, chief secretary Dr Vineet Joshi, high ranking civil and police officers
also attended the observance.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister, accompanied by Minister L. Susindro
Meitei also inspected the ongoing construction work of the Police HQ.
Later in the day, the Chief Minister also attended a function for
distribution of potato seeds organised by Economic & Resource
Development Organisation (ERDO).
During the simple function at the at Durbar Hall of Chief Minister’s Secretariat, N.Biren Singh lauded and appreciated the organisation. He said that their policy of providing seeds and then buying back the harvested potatoes from the farmers is a laudable initiative.
The Chief Minister also highlighted some developmental schemes like the CMHT, School Fagathansi Mission, Start-up and others taken up for the welfare of the people and said that under the present government Manipur is going forward and quality of life has improved tremendously in the State. Commissioner (Horti & Soil Conservation) Shri T Panmei also attended the
function.
