CM opens World Meetei Convention
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, March 04 2020:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh opened the World Meetei Convention 2020 at Lamargram village in Cachar district of Assam in the presence of hundreds of delegates from all over the world today.
Speaking at the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that he got emotional on remembering that large scale migration of the Meeteis to many places in South East Asian countries and Indian States of Assam and Tripura took place in the past due to various reasons.
"Our society is one of the most civilized societies in the world.
It is indeed a pride that we have a written history of over 2000 years.
We have our own script, language, unique identity, rich culture and tradition and religion", he added.
Acknowledging the rich cultural heritage of Manipuri people, the Centre has recently extended Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur for protecting the indigenous people.
In Assam too, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the Centre is actively considering to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord which will finally protect the indigenous people of Assam, Biren said.
Appreciating the Manipuri diasporas in Assam for preserving and protecting the aged-old Manipuri culture and tradition, the Chief Minister assured that he would address the problems and grievances faced by Manipuri diasporas to the Assam Government.
Considering the significant population of Manipuri diasporas in Assam, Biren said that he had already spoken to his counterpart Sarbananda Sonowal for inclusion of Manipuri language in the list of subjects in which examinations are conducted by Assam Public Service Commission (APSC).
Maintaining that the Government of Manipur will extend every possible help to all Manipuri diasporas, Biren stated that the Government of Manipur is keen to develop those historical places in Assam which have special relationship with Manipuris.
He promised that a Manipuri Guest House would be constructed at Cachar soon.
A similar Guest house will also be constructed at Imphal to facilitate Manipuri diasporas during their stay in Manipur, he added.
Clarifying about the apprehension among the Manipuri diasporas on the regulation of ILPS, the Chief Minister assured that the Manipur Government would provide some relaxation to the Manipur diasporas for entering the State under ILPS.
The convention, which aims to bring all round development of Meetei community and promote unity and integrity among them, is jointly organised by Pan Meetei Convention and Assam Manipuri Progressive Front.
Manipuri literary meet, cultural meet, entertainment meet and interaction programmes will be part of the convention.
Deputy Speaker K Robindro, MLAs K Meghachandra, L Sushindro, L Rameshwor, Manipur Food Industries Corporation Ltd Vice Chairman K Sarat, former Union Minister SK Purkayasthya, DC and SP of Cachar district were also present at the occasion, among others.