CM, Sharda go on poll trail with peace call for Manipur

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Oct 24 : Chief Minister N Biren Singh has appealed to all to shun violence in campaigning for the forthcoming State Assembly election and also avoid using lethal weapons.
The CM said this during a felicitation ceremony of former Patsoi AC MLA Sapam Kunjakeshore (Keba), Y Nabachadra of Wangkhem AC, intending candidate of Sugnu AC Dr K Muktasana and their supporters who joined BJP at Nityaipat Chuthek.
Welcoming the new members, the Chief Minister said that election related violence including use of guns at some localities is truly disappointing.
He said that one AK-47 and 9 mm pistol were recovered at Andro Chingthak recently.
Appealing to all to shun violence, the Chief Minister stated that the Government would soon direct all gun license holders to deposit their guns at the nearest police stations.
Drawing the attention of intending candidates and sitting MLAs, N Biren said that there is no restriction on holding peaceful rallies in a democratic country but statements that may defame others should be avoided in election campaigning at all cost.
"Work in the interest of people and avoid goondaism," he said.
"Let the electors decide their leaders freely," he added.
For BJP, the resolution taken by the Parliamentary Committee at the Centre would be final, N Biren said and urged the BJP workers to work at their level best so that the saffron party can form the Government again in Manipur.
The Chief Minister also sought support from the people of Manipur.
Saying that lack of integrity will weaken the party, the Chief Minister asked all concerned to dedicate themselves to the unity of the party.
Contending that there is a positive change in Manipur with the coming of BJP led Government at Imphal, the Chief Minister said that Go to Hills programme is popular in hill districts.
Saying that affection couldn't be bought, he added that Go to Village will also begin from the first week of November.
He further said that the majority of the villages will be covered before the enforcement of election code of conduct.
BJP State unit president, A Sharda Devi said that the issues seen in the past in Manipur were due to lack of welfare programmes.
Stating that the people want a stable and people oriented Government, she urged the BJP workers to dedicate so that such governance could be delivered to the people.
The Government should deliver and the BJP is best suited for it, she added.
Appealing to the people to support BJP in the 2022 Assembly election, Sharda said that there is no other party than the BJP that can uplift Manipur.