Biswajit lays foundation stone of MCIC guest house
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 16 2018:
Works Minister Thongam Biswajit Singh laid the foundation stone of the Manipur Cultural Integration Conference Guest House in the presence of Yaiskul Assembly Constituency MLA Th Satyabrata Singh, at Palace Compound, Thangapat Mapal, Dolphin Road today.
Speaking as the chief guest at the formal foundation stone laying ceremony, Biswajit exuded confidence that the guest house will promote integration among the different communities in the State through culture.
He said that only when people forget and forgive their past mistakes, they can bring integration of the different communities in the society.
The Minister explained that Manipur is inhabited by different ethnic groups with each group having their own identify, culture, art forms, crafts, etc.
"If we forgive and forget our past mistakes today, we may achieve integration among the people by the next decade or so", he added.
Biswajit also said that incorporating the history of peaceful coexistence among the communities in school education will help in the integration of communities in the State.
Manipur is inhabited by gifted people, however, differences among the communities have bogged down development for long, he said.
It is time to act collectively to maintain peace and harmony and bring development to the State, he added.
Underscoring the importance of unity, Biswajit said that if the States of the North Eastern region come together, no one will be able to discriminate or neglect the region.
The Minister further assured all possible assistance to the construction of the guest house and to ensure early commencement of construction.
Speaking at the event, Yaiskul MLA Satyabrata said that the guest house will be helpful for the people coming from far places as well as international delegates coming to attend programmes in the State.
Assuring all possible assistance in the construction of the guest house, he said that once the guest house is completed, maintenance of the building will be crucial and as such sought the support of the people in maintaining the guest house.
The formal function was also attended by MCIC president Aribam Bir Kumar Sharma, among others.