CM urges to give up grudges, focus on development
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIO
CCpur, November 25 2022:
Chief minister N Biren on Thursday inaugurated the three-day Churachandpur district component of the Manipur Sangai Festival at the picturesque Geljang Resort amidst cultural fervour and musical extravaganza.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister called upon all concerned to let go of past grudges and bitterness and move forward to usher in a new era with a new mind-set.
"We must forgive and forget the past with the celebration of this festival of oneness", he said and added that the theme encompasses equal development, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence of all.
"Many leaders had dreamed of unity and oneness of the diverse communities of the state andthe country like different flowers blooming in one garden.
That dream has now been realised with the cooperation of the public and seeing this reality makes me emotional", he said.
Biren also asserted that the government is very practical and committed to bring equal development in all parts of the state and maintain mutual trust among the public.
As Manipur is home to diverse communities development should not concentrate in a particular area, he maintained.
Further stating that a successful government or CM is determined by his deeds and not on lip service, he said the present government is guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas'.
In line with this slogan, the government of Manipur is expanding development initiatives in all parts of the state including the remotest parts, he said, adding that his government has started taking up various developmental initiatives in every part of the state after realising the grim reality of the situation in all remote comers of the state through the Go to Village and Go To Hills missions in the last five years.
"For instance, there were so many shortcomings in Churachandpur district hospital during the Corona pandemic.
Now, the hospital is equipped with better infrastructure and facilities, and not only this, a medical college has been installed", he pointed out and urged the people of Churachandpur to look after the medical college like their own.
He also stressed on the need to foster better inter-community relations by learning and understanding each other, particularly languages.
Biren called upon all concerned to do away with ethno-centric and ethnic based politics.
Rather, one must realise that they are proud citizens of India and Manipur.
He also urged all concerned to plant more trees in catchment areas so that water in the rivers runs perennially.
The inaugural programme at Geljang was attended by Textile, Commerce & Industries minister Nemcha Kipgen, Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, MLAs Vungzagin Valte, Leishyo Keishing, Md Abdul Nasir, Dr Y Radheshy-am, LM Khaute, Paolienlal Haokip, Ngursanglur Sanate and Th Shanti, additional chief secretary Vumlunmang Vual-nam and other officials from state government, DC Sharath Chandra Arroju, DLOs, chief of Geljang LK Haokip, CSOs and philanthropic leaders.
Group Young Mizo Association cultural troupe mesmerised the gathering with their bamboo dance performance while the Huyen Lalon Thang-Ta Cultural Association enthralled with their agile performance.
Colourful presentation of Kabui Cultural dance, football freestyle show by internet sensation Muani Tangpua and performance on 'Hingminnasi Eikhoi' by little children of St Paul's Institute also mesmerised the crowd.
The second session saw Sound Factory (Drixian Empire) and other local artistes swaying the stage with their performance and cultural dance presentation from the Young Paite Association dance troupe.
Magic show by Ozaka Joute and children of Rayburn High School were another attraction.
Later in the day, CM N Biren flew to Behiang to at tend the festival at the newly constructed amphitheatre of Manipur Southern Cultural Centre, Behiang.
Addressing the gathering there, he disclosed govern ment's plan to develop Behiang as the second border hub after Moreh.
He also mentioned that the cultural centre will be developed in such a way that it is capable of hosting a big function and a NEC funded guest house is also coming up soon.
The CM was accompanied by MP Leishemba Sanajaoba; MLAs K Leishyo, Letzamang Haokip, Kimneo Hangshing, Chinlunthang and J Kumo Sha, high ranking civil and police officials, chiefs and CSO leaders.
The night programme at Behiang Public ground witnessed various local artistes performing apart from traditional fashion parade featuring Miss Kut 2022 and screening of FIFA world cup match.
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