Perhaps the state Government has enough funds for taking up various projects in the state that include preservation of places of historical importance. Chief Minister O. Ibobi’s assertion, the Government would buy land from those settling near the abode of the last ruler of the state, Maharaj Bodhchandra Singh, is welcome. The palace compound is now ruined the land having been sold away left and right by the descendents of the king in the past few decades. The palace has been disgraced by the descendents of the rulers. A change will be seen, because the state Government has set an eye on it. How can tourists be encouraged to visit such place? If they see it they will think Manipuris disown the past. They will think Manipuris do not have the habit of showing respect to the past. The Government endeavour to maintain the abode of the last ruler of the state will be a gigantic task but it will go a long way in maintaining the connection between the past that is diminishing and the future. Every country pays importance in the protection and preservation of the structure or site that have historical importance. A fund starved state like Manipur could not take up the ambitious and gigantic task of maintaining the places of historical importance. Even Kangla, which posses all the requisite qualities of becoming world heritage site lay in tatter filled by dilapidated buildings. Now the people of the state have reaped the benefit of having a stable Government in the state. A Government that will last only two years will not be able think anything else other than protecting self. Having received continuums support from the UPA (I) and (II) Government at the centre too many massive constructions had been taken in the state. Fly over at Uripok, Nupee keithel at Khwairamband bazaar to cap all capitol projects at Chingmeirong plus indoor stadiums at all the district quarters of the state. Chief Minister O. Ibobi has mastered the art of administration. He knows how fund can be garnered up for taking developmental works in the state. Therefore his assertion to maintain the last abode of the king of Manipur will not be empty propaganda. There are many sectors, which require attention of the Government. We are still lagging behind in the field of education. Our students cannot compete with others from other states in the competitive examination conducted by the UPSC. It is said when Tamilians drew blank in the competitive examination conducted by the UPSC the Tamil Government conducted cabinet meeting to discuss education scenario. Tamli Government considers IAS and IPS as ambassadors of development. Have one or two IAS officers from Manipur at the centre they will also think of releasing fund for the development of the state. The state has a lot to expect from Ibobi led Government.
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