Imphal, March 06, 2010: Conveying that Government of Manipur has 'received information regarding certain elements attempting to pressurize the media to issue notices forcing certain sections of people to leave Manipur', a Home department statement issued tonight pledged the Government's unflinching commitment to protect all persons living in Manipur and not to tolerate any acts of violence against any person.

Pointing out that unique strength of Manipur has been its rich multi-cultural diversity, the Home Department further reminded that Manipur has also benefited from the many students and professionals working in different parts of the country.

Hence, media and all sections of society are urged to uphold the age-old communal diversity and harmony, and resist any steps that might cause division in the society or differences among the people living in Manipur, or in other parts of the country.

On the otherhand, reacting to the outlawed RPF/PLA's statement with regard to its stand on non-Manipuris, SSP (IW) L Kailun in a release termed the outfit's stance as 'nothing but a quit notice and an attempt to flare up communal disharmony and among different communities living in the State'.

making it clear that hundreds and thousands of Manipuris are living outside the State, pursuing education, etc., the SSP said apart from serious threat to the security of Manipuris living outside the State, the RPF claim of being benefactor of non-Manipuris is an eyewash.