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CM expresses concern over illegal migrants, unrecognised villages
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, January 20 2025: Stating that the State Government is not against any community, Chief Minister N Biren has reiterated the Government's concern about illegal immigration and mushrooming of many unrecognised villages in border areas.

The Chief Minister was speaking at the inaugural programme of the diamond jubilee cum VIIIth biennial sports meet of the All Maring Sports Association (AMSA) held at the AMSA Sports Complex, Laiching Kangshang village, Machi sub-division, Tengnoupal district today.

The Chief Minister also stressed the need for major communities to support minorities.

He appealed to the public to work together in restoring peace and normalcy and accelerating the State's development pace.

N Biren expressed the need for all the indigenous communities to live together peacefully with mutual understanding.



CM expresses concern over illegal migrants, unrecognised villages
CM expresses concern over illegal migrants, unrecognised villages


"We should remember how our forefathers safeguarded our motherland together from external forces", Biren stated.

Pointing out that several indigenous communities have been living together, safeguarding the land since time immemorial, he said that the poison put on the tip of the Arambai weapon, used while driving out the Burmese (Awa) invaders during the Seven Years Devastation was provided by the Maring community.

All such stories could be heard in folktales, he added.

He mentioned that many youths of Manipur, being frustrated due to unemployment, could be seen attracted towards drugs.

The War on Drugs was launched to save the youths who are the future foundations of the society, he said.

The Chief Minister appreciated the people of the Laiching Kangshang village for growing different vegetables while refraining themselves from poppy cultivation.

Referring to a memorandum submitted to him, the Chief Minister announced that a sports complex with indoor gym would be developed at the function venue at an estimated cost of around Rs.2.5 crore and added that the said fund would be allocated in the next budget.

He further informed that the Government would consider opening a branch of Employment Exchange office at Machi sub-division.

The Chief Minister also assured to black-top the approach road to Laiching Kangshang village from Pallel and further informed that a women's market would be constructed in the village.

Regarding the demand for setting up a power sub-station and opening up of a Primary Health Sub-Centre, he informed that he would study and look into it.

Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai, while delivering his speech, praised the courage and bravery of the Maring community.

He also mentioned the interest shown by the youth of the Maring community in games and sports and expressed the need to groom talented youths to make them successful sportsmen.

Awangbow Newmai appreciated the Chief Minister's initiative to bring governance at the doorstep of people through the Go to Hills and Go to Village missions.

He also mentioned the significance of holding Meeyamgi Numit, an initiative of N Biren Singh, to attend to the grievances of the public.

The State has witnessed development in various sectors including health, education and other infrastructure development, among others, Awangbow said before seeking cooperation of the public in the Government's effort to restore peace in the State.

Chief Minister N Biren also released a diamond jubilee souvenir of the All Maring Sports Association (AMSA).

He also unveiled a monolith at the premise of the AMSA Sports Complex.

Works Minister Govindas Konthoujam, PHED Minister L Susindro Meitei, MLA of Kakching AC Mayanglambam Rameshwar, Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Tengnoupal district, senior Government officials, village chiefs and people of Laiching Kangshang village also attended the programme.


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