Imphal: Manipur’s Governor, Chief Minister, and Opposition leader called for peace and the promotion of non-violence as the only path to progress during the observance of Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, on Thursday.
The leaders emphasized that there is no alternative to non-violence in fostering development in the strife-torn state.
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The day marked the 77th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the Chief Guest at the event, led the tribute by laying a wreath at the statue of Gandhi at the Gandhi Memorial Hall in Imphal.
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Chief Minister N Biren Singh, along with Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and top civil and police officers, also participated in the homage.
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A two-minute silence was observed in the city, and sirens were sounded at two intervals from 10:59 am to 11:00 am and from 11:03 am to 11:04 am.
In his address, Chief Minister N Biren Singh urged the people to uphold the principles of non-violence, truth, and self-reliance, which continue to inspire millions globally. Opposition leader Okram Ibobi Singh, also a former Chief Minister, stressed that non-violence is the only way to achieve lasting peace and progress, especially at a time when the state is grappling with ethnic violence that has claimed over 260 lives and displaced more than 60,000 people.
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This call for peace and non-violence comes at a critical time as Manipur continues to face turmoil due to ongoing ethnic clashes.