Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has said that peace and harmony would return in the state soon. Addressing the 76th Republic Day celebrations, the Chief Minister expressed satisfaction on seeing march-past contingents and participants from across the state during the crucial time and further expressed that it would give new hope to the people, that peace and harmony would return in the State soon.
“A new hope that people would live together as one and contribute to making a stronger and united Manipur,” he added. Singh stated that the state government had been continuously taking up development works, even during the unprecedented crisis.
He added that with the support and cooperation of the people, the state is marching ahead towards development at a faster pace. The Chief Minister maintained that protecting and safeguarding Manipur should be the priority of every Manipuri and appealed to the public to contribute their parts in making Manipur and Bharat stronger and united.
The Republic Day’s main function was held at the historic Kangla Fort where Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla unfurled the National flag and took salute from different march-past contingents.
