Statehood Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 20 2014 :
Governor VK Duggal has extended warm greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of Statehood Day which falls on January 21 .
"Attainment of Statehood in 1972 fulfilled the long cherished desire of the people of Manipur for getting the full rights and dues of being a citizen of the country.
Thereafter, the State has progressed by leaps and bounds with a sharp increase in the plan allocation," Governor VK Duggal said in a greeting message.
Despite the progress, there is still a long way to go for the people to become economically, financially and socially independent, the Governor underlined while appealing all citizens of the State to bring in an egalitarian society where everyone has equal share and help in ushering in peace and prosperity for all.
He further expressed confidence that with the rich human resource potential available in the State, all will rise above parochial interests and aspire to make Manipur one of the best States of the country.