Manipur CM calls for unity among communities

Our Correspondent
Imphal, Dec. 21 (EMN): Stressing on the need for unity among different communities in the state, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said conflict and enmity won’t bring anything good.

Speaking at the two-day diamond jubilee celebration of Namdunlong locality in Imphal, he said one should not carried away by the bad influence which may undermine the age-old fraternal bond in the days to come as well.

Reminding the centuries-old relation between Kabui and Meitei communities, he said the machete used by Kabui men while performing their traditional dance is also used by the Meitei community in their ‘Lai Haraoba’ ceremonies which indicates that the two indigenous communities share common ancestry and have unbreakable blood relation.

Lok Sabha MP Dr. RK Ranjan representing Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, MLAs Samuel Jendai (Tamenglong) and Okram Henry (Wangkhei) also attended the event.

Earlier, the chief minister inaugurated the jubilee celebration by lighting torch and hoisting the village flag.

Traditional dance and music presentations marked the celebration.