Governor wishes on Statehood Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 20, 2012::
Governor Gurubachan Jagat has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Manipur's Statehood day.
In his message, Gurubachan Jagat mentioned that 40 years ago on January 21, 1972, Manipur attained its Statehood and the day, besides fulfilling a long cherished desire of the people of the State, gave an added responsibility as well as an opportunity to the people to shape their own destiny.
The message further maintained that development in the State can be accelerated only when there is complete peace and harmony.
The Governor also stated that he feels confident that the people of Manipur, cutting across barriers of caste, creed, language and religion, would rise above all parochial considerations and work unitedly, so as to achieve a more prosperous and peaceful State.