Governor hosts mass interfaith prayer meeting
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, August 02 2023: Governor Anusuiya Uikey hosted a mass interfaith prayer meeting with Interfaith Forum for Peace and Harmony (IFPH) at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday.

Religious leaders of Sanamahi, Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Rongmei and Brahmakumaris along with the Governor prayed to the almighty for speedy restoration of peace and harmony in Manipur.

The religious leaders recited their sermons and prayed for love and strength among the communities and to live together with peace and brotherhood forever.

Appreciating the Interfaith Forum for such initiatives, Governor Anusuiya wished for the prayer meeting to be the light of hope for all the communities in the state so that an atmosphere of mutual trust and brotherhood is restored.

She said that God will give us the strength of togetherness by removing hatred amongst both the communities so that peace and harmony can be restored in the State.

The Governor then asked the Forum members to organise such prayer meetings at different places and even at the relief camps.

She also appealed to the leaders to talk to the people in the relief camps to help them removing fear, frustration and to organise yoga, meditation classes.

Later, a delegation of North East Students' Organisation (NESO) led by its chief advisor Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya called on the Governor on Wednesday evening and apprised her about the prevailing situation of Manipur.

The delegation comprising executives of student organisations of seven north -eastern states expressed serious concern over the prevailing situation affecting the student community, including from other states and requested the Governor for a special initiative to protect the academic career of the students in Manipur and other northeast states.

They also submitted a memorandum to the Governor and urged her to take all steps to restore peace in Manipur.

In response, the Governor assured the NESO delegation that efforts are on to restore peace and harmony in the state.

She said that hatred and mistrust among the communities has to be removed and therefore, student bodies could play a major role in imparting the sense of brotherhood among the youths of different communities in the state.

She informed them that she will raise their concerns to the Prime Minister and added that steps to protect the academic career of the students will surely be taken up.

The Governor then appealed to the delegates to share their cooperation in the efforts to restore peace and harmony in the stafe of Manipur so that all can live with harmony and brotherhood.

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