Imphal, January 21 2009: Stating that the Government has been taking up various measures to protect the species of the Sangai but nothing for the protection of the minority communities in the State which are facing threat following the onslaught of globalisation, MLA of Tengnoupal A/C W Marung Makunga has drawn the attention of the Government to the need to protect the minority communities as well.

Speaking as chief guest at the inaugural function of the silver jubilee celebration of Theemjih Ten Tarao Ruulkhat (Tarao Students' Union ) at Reishokmul (Leishokching) village in Chandel district today, Makunga noted that the development of the State can come about only when minority communities are developed at par with others.

But unfortunately, there has been no such policies or programmes from the side of the Govt for the development and protection of the minority communities which have been co-existing with other communities in the State since time immemorial, he lamented, adding that this is one of the main causes why there is no peace in Manipur today.

He also exhorted the student community not to waste their energy and time in useless activities but to concentrate on their studies as they are the future pillars of the society.

The president of Lamkang Snu Lup Kanpun (Lamkang Women's Organisation) Olish Shilshi who attended the function as guest of honour observed that empowerment of women can bring not only peace but also economic prosperity in the State.

Attending the function as a special guest, president of National Identity Protection Committee (NIPCO) Y Nabachandra said that it is high time for the people of a small society like Manipur to think over the steps to be taken up from the onslaught of bigger societies.

Unveiling of the silver jubilee monument by the chief guest and presentation of cultural items by various cultural troupes were the main highlights of the inaugural function of the celebration which will continue till January 24.The silver jubilee celebration is being held under the theme of 'Self determination'.

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