IMPHAL, Oct 31 MNS NNN: Manipur Government also observed the Rastriya Sankalp Diwas (National Re-dedication Day) marking the death anniversary of former prime minister of India Indira Gandhi on Wednesday.
CM Okram Ibobi said during the function at 1st MR that the late PM had always tried to protect the integrity of the country and concentrated her mind and body for the upbringing and welfare of the poor and downtrodden.
The true devotion of Indira was that India could never be divided at all and co-existence in peace and harmony was her basic principle, the Chief Minister said.
He said Indira was one of the world prominent leaders who unrelentingly made efforts to make good relations with other countries.
Referring to the present state of affairs in Manipur, Ibobi said the state has been witnessing frequent occurrence of violence during the last few years which has caused a fear psychosis among the people.
The prevalent of violence has also been a major stumbling block to the development of the state and also detrimental in determining the future of the state, he asserted. Ibobi also appealed to all to take a vow together on this day to take part in bringing development and shaping the future of the state.
State HM Gaikhangam said, “We need to follow Indira’s principle in practice if we are really paying tributes to her on this day. Mere observation of the day cannot say that we are really deserved to be her adherents.”
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