Governor, CM yearn for peace in New Year greetings
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 31 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey, chief minister N Biren Singh, minister Th Biswajit Singh, MLA Th Lokeshwar and MLA Kh Loken Singh all bated for promotion of peace in state in their greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of New Year 2024.In her message, Governor Anusuiya said, "New Year Day is for making new resolutions.
As we enter 2024, let us all resolve to work together for creating harmony and perfect peace in all parts of Manipur".
Noting that Manipur has been passing through a difficult time for more than seven months due to unprecedented ethnic clash that broke out on May 3, the Governor appealed to all to try to resolve the issue collectively to maintain the age old tradition of peaceful co-existence.
"I join the people of Manipur in celebrating New Year Day 2024 and hope that the coming year will be much better and more prosperous as compared to all the previous years.
On this auspicious occasion, let us re-dedicate ourselves to uphold and promote the secular, socialist and democratic values enshrined in our Constitution and work collectively to make our country great," the Governor conveyed.
Sharing his view, chief minister N Biren recalled that Manipur had been witnessing a significant and sustained trend of visible and tangible development in recent years, with people from all communities contributing their parts in taking the state towards an upward growth trajectory.
Hosting of various events like Business 20 Summit, Femi-na Miss India Grand Finale, Hero Tri-Nation International Football, Durand Cup and other events had showcased the improvement in the state's law-and-order situation and the capacity and ability to hold national and international events, the chief minister highlighted.
The state government, with a mission-oriented mode, has been continuing its citizen welfare initiatives to ensure that no person or place is left out of its development radar, the chief minister stated, adding that positive changes could be seen in all sectors, be it in education, health, road infrastructure, sports and tourism among others.
Expressing concern over the present crisis, the chief minister acknowledged that for nearly eight months now, the state has been going through one of the worst phases in its history, with loss of many precious lives and many others uprooted from their homes.
The unprecedented ethnic conflict has, directly or indirectly, affected everyone residing in the state, he said, adding that it has also disrupted the fabric of peaceful coexistence among different communities, which had been a symbol of unity in diversity for long.
Development works and economic activities have been slowed down and it is not a good sign for a state like Manipur, which was well on its path in the developmental race with bigger states of our country, the chief minister lamented.
"It is high time that we rise together to overcome the barriers and stumbling blocks in our journey towards a better Manipur, where all its people live together peacefully, harmoniously and get access to the facilities of a developed state.
As the year 2023 ends, let us forget and forgive the trauma of the past and start the New Year 2024 in an atmosphere of love and com -passion," the chief minister wished.
Minister Th Biswajit, and MLAs Th Lokeshwar and Kh Loken Singh also wished the people of the state peace, joy and happiness with the coming of the New Year.
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