CM opens Elmun meet at Motbung
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 04 2020:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh opened the 1st general conference of Elmun clan of Thadou community, at LS Playground, Motbung, Kangpokpi district today.
On his arrival at the conference venue, the Chief Minister unveiled the 'Brotherhood Monolith' which was erected there to commemorate the event.
He later opened the conference by beating the traditional gong and hoisting the Elmun flag amidst laud cheers and applause.
Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, CM Biren lauded the Elmun people for building up unity by organising such a general conference and said that it would promote the sense of brotherhood and unity among people of other communities as well.
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The Chief Minister opined that the world sees with high esteem only those people who understand their origin and respect their ancestors.
He also urged the people to march ahead towards development, through peace and unity.
Pointing out that disintegration would never bring anything positive but would only hinder progress, Biren said that this is the reason why the present State Government has been focusing on promoting mutual understanding, respect and brotherhood from day one.
He said that the 'Go to Hills' and the 'Go to Village' missions have brought many positive changes in the State and many remote areas have been reached, while many ignored and sidelined needy people have been benefited as well.
As such, Phase-II of the 'Go to Village' mission will commence soon, he announced.
Expressing serious concern over rampant felling of trees, the Chief Minister earnestly appealed to the people of hill districts to stop jhum and shifting cultivation.
Stating that most of the streams are now parched during dry season, he expressed concern that there would be no water for consumption in the future if the current practice continues.
He also said that the rivers of the State and the Loktak Lake are also becoming shallow day by day due to heavy siltation.
Maintaining that there is urgent need to conserve forest to save the State from the effects of global climate change, the Chief Minister stated that the Government is ever ready to provide alternative livelihood to replace the practice of cutting trees and jhum cultivation.
Mentioning about various developmental works taken up by the State Government, the Chief Minister said that construction of transit accommodations for doctors and teachers currently underway at 90 different blocks, are nearing completion.
Agriculture Minister V Hangkhanlian and Saitu AC MLA Ngamthang Haokip also attended the function as dignitaries, among others.