Don't misuse freedom of expression: CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, March 24 2021:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has categorically stated that nobody should misuse Article 19 of the Constitution which guarantees freedom of speech and expression to every citizen of the country.
Addressing an inauguration function of a multipurpose hall at Laipham Khunou Mitong Lampak in Imphal East, today, the CM continued that Clause 2 of the Article permits the State to impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right if anybody breaches decency and morality, and in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, public order, etc.
The law would automatically take its own course if anybody violates it, he added.
Maintaining that the current generation is probably losing the virtue of talking with decency and disciple to elders and fellow people, the Chief Minister said that degradation of decency, morality and discipline is quite visible among the youths.
The CM also said that the State Government is putting efforts to popularise Thang-Ta and encourage the youths to practice it to instil discipline in their minds.
Stating that many people had lost their lives at a young age in the State due to drug abuse and excessive use of intoxicants, the Chief Minister expressed concern that the number of young widows is increasing alarmingly in the State.
He then urged the people to join hands and fight drugs and intoxicants abuse to save the State from further deterioration.
The Chief Minister further appealed all to take their professions seriously and not take them for granted.
Everyone should work diligently for the collective betterment of the State, he said.
Imphal East Adhyaksha P Bimola, Laipham Khunou Zilla Parishad Member L Olendro and Laipham Khunou Gram Panchayat Pradhan L Phiroja also attended the function as dignitaries.