Waari Singbul Network
Imphal, Dec 23: As the ambience of yuletide envelopes the mountainous ranges of strife-torn Manipur, chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday said that the guest house for chiefs of tribal communities in the hills would be inaugurated in the next few days before New Year.
As a Christmas and New Year gift to the people of Manipur, the CM announced the government’s plan of setting up a library hall each for all recognized 33/34 ethnic tribes of Manipur across the state with a total estimated cost of Rs 10 crore.
Addressing a huge gathering at the curtain raiser of the commissioning of INS Imphal, Indian Navy’s stealth guided missile destroyers at Kangla fort here, he said since the BJP-led government came to power in Manipur in 2017 they decided to construct the Tribal Chiefs’ guest house.
“Hill people and valley people are inseparable politically and historically. We are all brothers and sisters. So whenever they come down here in Imphal they are looking for hotels to take rest and stay,” said Biren.
Considering the scantiness of hotels in Imphal, the state government constructed the guest house having 40 rooms at palace compound in Imphal East district.
Expounding on INS Imphal, Biren said the entire state should feel proud on the naming of the warship after the state capital, adding that Manipur has earned its own place in the world.
“Whatever recognition we are getting today is because of our forefathers’ contributions and sacrifices,” he said and stressed that naming of the Warship INS Imphal is a recognition and show of respect to Manipur’s rich history and past glory.
“The state should also reciprocate and appreciate the Central leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh and others by fulfilling our responsibilities towards building One Bharat Strong Bharat,” added the chief minister.
The CM further said that politics is not just development of infrastructure, but it is also about rolling out policies which will deliver long term welfare to the communities and the state.
He further highlighted the renaming of Mount Harriet as Mount Manipur in Andaman and Nicorbar islands, nomination of state athletes Naorem Roshibina Devi and Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu for Arjuna Award and extension of Inner Line Permit system (ILPS) to Manipur.
Later Biren accompanied by his cabinet colleagues, Dr. Vineet Joshi, chief secretary and officials inspected the ongoing construction works of alternate housing at National Games Village, Water Amusement Park at Thenguchingjin and Government Quarters at New Checkon in Imphal.
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