Imphal: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Statehood on Friday.
In his message, CM Biren Singh stated that the government is committed to making Manipur a role model of all-round progress in the country.
The CM said the attainment of Statehood on January 21, 1972 was a landmark in the history of the people in the state.
“It fulfilled a long cherished dream to empower ourselves to shape our own destiny within the framework of the Constitution of India,” the chief minister said in his message.
Singh said Manipur had an eventful journey of progress and development since the attainment of Statehood. “We have ably emerged as a powerhouse of games and sports,” he added.
While urging the people of Manipur to foster a greater sense of brotherhood among all communities, the CM resolved to work relentlessly towards building a progressive and peaceful Manipur.
A state-level celebration was held at 1st Manipur Rifles parade ground in Imphal with CM Biren Singh as the chief guest.
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