Chief Minister N. Biren Singh maintained that his Government is seriously concerned about illegal migration and drugs issues in the State and as such, the Government has taken up necessary steps to check on these issues.
KRC TIMES Desk
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh maintained that his Government is seriously concerned about illegal migration and drugs issues in the State and as such, the Government has taken up necessary steps to check on these issues.
He said this while attending the 2nd Dr. L. Bhagyachandra (Ihilel) Memorial Lecture on “Status of Indigenous Peoples: A Case Study of Meetei” held today at Kangla Hall as the Chief Guest.
CM N. Biren further said that illegal migrants could be a serious threat to the peaceful existence of indigenous people of the State and sought cooperation from the public to come forward in finding out the motive of such illegal migrants. In this regard, Special Units to be headed by an Addl. SP or Dy. Sp will be set up to carry out routine checking at vulnerable locations of the State.
He also raised concerned about youths getting addicted to drugs deteriorating culture and traditions of the State while urging every community in the State to give collective efforts in wiping out the drug culture. It is high time for every community to assimilate the rich culture and tradition, which is the backbone of the existence of the state for thousands of years, to the youths, he added.
While expressing the importance of the lecture programme with the present situation of the State the Chief Minister said that Government, with the motive of providing education about culture and traditions from the grassroots level, had started the development of Model Schools in the State.
Citing the reason of present chaos in the State to the non-perseverance of our own rich culture by the people, he stated that everyone should have an aim in their life and contribute to the development of the society.
N. Biren also praised late Dr. L. Bhagyachandra for his far vision and contribution in preserving and promoting the rich philosophy, culture and tradition of the State. Dr. L. Bhagyachandra is still remembered for his immense work in the field philosophy, politics, culture and tradition, he added.
The lecture programme was organised by Research Forum Manipur in collaboration with State Archaeology, Government of Manipur.
Hon’ble Minister (Health, Art and Culture and Law) Langpoklakpam Jayantakumar, Director, Art and Culture A. Shivadas Sharma, former president, Research Forum Manipur Dr. Ningthoujam Birachandra and Mutua Bahadur and Vice president, Research Forum Manipur Prof. Ch. Ibohal Meitei among others attended the programme. Retd. Prof. Wangkhem Nabakumar also delivered a lecture on “Status of Indigenous Peoples: A Case Study of Meetei”.
