Meiteis need to sacrifice for the sake of unity : Biren

OSR/DIPR
IMPHAL, Feb 12: Meiteis have been sacrificing a lot of their interests and they still need to work with a sacrificial spirit for the sake of a united Manipur and united India, asserted Chief Minister N Biren.
Speaking at the inaugural function of a sports complex called Chumthang Shannapung at Langthabal Lep Makha Leikai today, Biren stated that unity can be realised in the State when Meiteis are united and progressive.
The Meiteis, being the major community in the State, has been playing a major role in the past, the Chief Minister said, further stressing on the need for the community to continue taking a major role in fostering unity among the communities.
The responsibility of bringing changes in Manipur cannot be limited to the Government alone. All the people need to work at their best level to herald positive changes in the State, he said.
Biren Singh also spoke of his desire to see Manipur become a self-sustaining, neat and clean State like Singapore where the public can enjoy quality life.
The Covid pandemic had wasted more than two and half years of the Government’s previous term, the Chief Minister said, adding, “Nevertheless today we have started inaugurating and dedicating projects taken up during the previous term”.
He also highlighted projects inaugurated during the recent months including the Manipur Olympian Park, Polo Statue at Ibudhou Marjing Complex, Sangai Ethnic Park and said the development and changes seen today in Manipur are possible due to the support of the people.
Further stating that the Sangai Ethnic Park, Moirang Khunou is being developed to host the G20 delegates, the Chief Minister said that around 150 participants including around 50 foreign delegates will be coming to the State.
He said the State would host a business summit as part of the G20 summit on February 17 which would be highly beneficial for the State.
Biren also highlighted the need to develop/set up more sports academies in the State and said an excellent training centre will be set up at Olympian Park. He also said that the Government would provide assistance to the boxing academy run by boxer L Sarita and setting up of a training centre in weightlifter Mirabai’s locality is also under process.
The Government is also trying to develop at least seven natural grass football grounds, he said.
Astro-turf grounds have also been developed at seven hill districts, the Chief Minister said, adding that the Government is bringing uniform development in both the hills and the valley.
Further speaking on the ills of deforestation and the need to groom forest covers, the Chief Minister said that the Government has already announced monetary award to those who can identify anyone who ignited wildfires.
The Chief Minister also spoke strongly on the impact of adulterated liquor, illegal drugs and corruption and the need to eradicate these ills from the society.
He also highlighted the benefits of various schemes like the Chief Minister Hakshelgi Tengbang, Go to Hills, etc.
The formal inaugural function was also attended by Manipur Planning Authority Deputy Chairman S Rajen Singh, Tourism Corporation of Manipur Ltd Chairperson Karam Shyam, Manipur Electronics Development Corporation Chairperson Sapam Kunjakeswar Singh, Wangkhei MLA Th Arun, MLA Naoriya Pakhanglakpa S Kebi Devi, MLA Saikul Kimneo Hangshing, DGP P Doungel, boxer L Sarita and footballer O Bembem, among others.