Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 23 2010:
On the occasion of Christmas, the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ who salvaged the oppressed people of the world, the proscribed RPF has conveyed best greetings to all the people of Manipur, particularly the Christian brethren.
In view of the prevailing situation marked by distrust and hatred among different communities and individuals which is a creation of the alien rule, there is a need to celebrate Christmas in its true spirit and essence, the outfit conveyed in a press release issued by its Publicity Secretary T Leisemba.
Pointing out that love and peace is the universal message of Jesus Christ, the outfit reminded that service to humanity, sense of brotherhood among all people and love for each and every living being are the principal preaching of Jesus Christ.
However, even as a large section of the population of Manipur are followers of Christianity, there is enmity among different communities and they are killing each other.
Recalling that some communities committed genocide against each other in the past in the name of Christ, the outfit lamented that such tendency to ignite internecine killings among Christians or between Christians and non-Christians is contradictory to the preaching of Jesus Christ and is a matter of shame.
Stating that Jesus Christ sacrificed His life for the love of mankind, the outfit called upon all the people of Manipur to lay a strong foundation of mutual love and trust on the occasion of Christmas.
The outfit further wished that the new year 2011 may vanish parochial feelings, hatred amongst different communities and bring unity among the people of Manipur irrespective of whether one belongs to the hills or valley so that the liberation movement can march forward.