Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 24:
Based on the 12 day discussion of the public dialogue on the theme peace, unity and development which concluded yesterday, the AMUCO today spelled out a 12 points summery which it says the people needs to carry out without fail with the slogan 'Live Together, Struggle Together and Grow Together'.
The declaration calls for a united effort from the people of both hill and valley to bring about infrastructural development in areas including health, education, transport and communication and improve the economy by using the means available to them.
It mentioned holding of cultural exchange programmes to inculcate the feelings of oneness and trust amongst the communities among others.
The agreement calls for complete rooting out of corruption and taking up steps for setting up new land laws.
Steps for making Manipuri the language agreed by all communities and to develop other dialects and inclusion of the chapters aimed at fostering better ties amongst the communities in the curriculum of studies should be taken up.
It also agreed to face together communal and other forces which are violating the rights of the people.
After the conclusion of the open discussion on the mode of carrying out the declarations today, AMUCO publicity secretary and programme in charge NC Khuman said the dialogue will continue in various areas of the State.
He also appealed for the co-operation of the people.
AMUCO president Ito Tongbram presided the closing function.