DMUnifest kicks off : CM advises students against joining agitations
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, May 16 2022: Our academic period is limited to just 6-7 years, Chief Minister N Biren Singh asserted before students of Dhanamanjuri University today, and advised them against wasting their time in unproductive things which can disturb the academic atmosphere and session.

The Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest of the inaugural function of the 1st DMUnifest 2022, a youth festival of DM University and its constituent colleges viz; DM College of Science, DM College of Commerce, DM College of Arts, Ghanapriya Women's College and LMS Law College in the Central Hall of DM College of Science today.

N Biren appealed to the young students against joining agitation and taking part in strikes and bandhs and said if they need anything or are facing issues, they can first approach their university authorities or departments concerned to discuss the issue.

He said the students can also meet him, adding that there are no issues that cannot be settled or solved.

DMUnifest kicks off : CM advises students against joining agitations

He asked the students to be respectful to their teachers and elders.

The Chief Minister said politics should be based on reality, it should not be just words, but words should be followed by actions.

He further asserted that the BJP-led Government in its first term focused mainly on bringing peace and building a peaceful co-existence among communities without bandhs, blockades, strikes, etc, to create an atmosphere 'where each one of us can perform our responsibilities and duties' .

He stated that nepotism in promotion and employment at institutions and offices will not be tolerated and will be streamlined on merit/seniority basis according to the recruitment rules.

Biren also spoke on the war on drugs campaign and said the teachers should spread awareness among the students on the drug menace.

"It is time to think of our future generation," he said.

Further stating that the State is fortunate to get a varsity of the stature of DM University, the Chief Minister also expressed his happiness over witnessing the discipline and respect highlighted by the young students of the university during the march past parade.

He said it is quite pleasing and gratifying to witness the young and fit students dressed in traditional costumes, promoting and preserving the State's tradition and culture.

Further expressing the need to promote and preserve Manipuri history and showcase Manipuri identity before the world, the Chief Minister said there are some outsiders who are trying to manipulate and wrongly represent the history of Manipur.

He further stressed on the need to include Manipur's history in educational syllabus.

The Chief Minister also recounted historical events like the Seven Years' Devastation and reminded the students of how the forefathers survived such events and successfully drove away enemies.

He further elucidated the contributions of kings like Maharaj Kullachandra, Maharaj Gambhir Singh in Nation building and said, "We should inculcate their nationalism" .

The Chief Minister further said that the Anglo-Manipur War was fought on several fronts, and that the Government is trying to observe the Anglo-Manipur War anniversary at Tengnoupal and Mayangkhang too, starting from next year.

Further highlighting some developmental works in connection with DM University, the Chief Minister said that as part of the 100-days programme of the Government, academic block for Arts, Science and Commerce, main library and library block for GP College would be inaugurated before June 30 .

He said DPRs are being prepared for additional hostel, examination block, laboratories adding that bifurcation of Teaching and Non-teaching staff from the Directorate of Higher Education is a major demand and will be decided upon at the earliest by the Cabinet.

Assuring to develop infrastructure of the university at the earliest, the Chief Minister also expressed belief that the youth festival will encourage the idea of a united society and understanding among the different communities.

Education Minister Th Basanta Singh, attending the function as guest of honour said, "Today's festival has a strong implication for the future of our society because the youth is the foundation of our society and how we grow as a State and Nation is dependent on the youth" .

He further called on the students to participate in the events of the festival stating that it should not be about winning alone.

The idea should be about sharing ideas, and interaction among the youth, he said.

Vice Chancellor Prof N Rajmuhon said that it will indeed provide a platform for showing the multi-dimensional talents of the youths of the State in various extracurricular activities.

The four day festival will provide opportunities to the students of the five colleges to compete in various events, he added.

The festival will promote art and culture, foster the idea of brotherhood and bring about emotional integration among the students from different communities through cultural events, he said.

The inaugural function was also attended by Thangmeiband AC MLA Kh Joykishan and Commissioner Higher & Technical Education M Harekhrishna, Principals of constituent colleges, faculty members and students.

A march past parade was also held as a part of the inaugural function.