IMPHAL, Sept 29 NNN: If you persistently trace back the history you will have to lead the life of a caveman because the world has already abandoned the idea of being entity particularly the feeling of having one’s own community which makes a great hurdle in bringing changes in a society.
MLA of Kakching constituency Y Surchandra stated this at a seminar held under the theme ‘One-day Discussion on the Future of Manipur organised by the Freedom Research Foundation (FRF) under the aegis of Freedom Manipur here at the Manipur Press Club.
Taking part at the discussion as chief guest, MLA Surchandra held if you insisted on tracing back the history you will have to lead a life of a caveman because the world has already abadoned the idea of being entity, particularly the feeling of having one’s own community which hampers efforts to bring changes in a society.
He said the system of untouchability existed in the long past has now come out to be near abolished among the present new generation and asserted freedom should have its social limitation and it cannot be a boundless thing.
Surchandra also suggested to promote work culture without which development is impossible and urged for a socio-economy oriented society.
Congress MLA RK Anand, who was also participating at the deliberation, stressed on giving emphasis on a serious view on the current position of Manipur, its people and the insurgent movement from a common platform, saying it would be much better to work out to control and prevent the present state of affairs prevailing in the state for the future of the state.
All the activities of both the state-actors and non-state actors are meant only for the public and the fact is that the both sides should engage their respective affairs by considering the sentiment of the people.
Anand further noted it is quite necessary to concentrate deeply on the relationship between India and Manipur because there is a close relationship between the future of the country and the future of the state and mentioned the need of proper thought on how far the Manipuri society has degenerated. Anand was taking part at the discourse as president.
The one-day discussion was held in two separate sessions-morning and evening. In the evening session, Dr Lokendra Arambam moderated it and RK Ranendrajit, chairman, Freedom Research Foundation attended as president. Resource persons participating at the discussion also spoke and delivered their view and opinions.
Prof Ksh Bimola underscored on the need of serious discussion on the present situation in the state and said only then a good future can spring up. She, however, expressed doubt about the future of the state when looking at the current problems.
Prof Gangumei Kamei pointed out that Manipur is one of the oldest states of India and that in order to bring a good society it is equally important to have good and intellectual persons who will make a lively society.
Prof Dr RK Ranjan accused the Manipuri society of respecting only the affluent people who have become rich over night by illegal means and frauds. This has made a society which cannot be brought about peace and changes.
He also said besides other important factors, it is important to keep up the environment alike for a better future.
Prof Dr Chinglen Maisnam while speaking at the deliberation said today’s activities will shape the future of Manipur, but the future of the state is in darkness if the present trail goes on as it is in the long run.
All the thinkers should take part with action and at the same time all the doers should think and do their activities and if so, it would make it easy to bring changes in the society, Prof Chinglen suggested. We should make our own future.”
Prof Ch Priyoranjan and president of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) A Mobi also spoke at the discussion. Various representatives from different NGOs were also participated it.
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