Newmai News Network Imphal | September 25 Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that any "discontent and issue" can be resolved through dialogue. He called out to the "stakeholders" and student organisations to come forward for dialogue to find amicable solution to the Manipur University row. He was speaking at the inauguration of Main Building Complex of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Utlou Bishnupur district today. The Chief Minister said that bandhs and general strikes severely affect the lives of the common people of the State. He mentioned that such situation also portrays Manipur in bad light to the outside world. He reiterated that we need to stop supporting bandh culture being called out for some vested interest in the State. Biren also stated that it is time to analyse and digest the negative impacts of bandhs and general strikes to the State and people. He further said that "we should conduct a mass campaign against the misuse of students" in bandhs, general strikes and other issues. While claiming that people have experienced the good governance in the State, the Chief Minister stated that the government is for the people of the State. The government has been able to improve the police-public relationship in the State, he added. He appealed the people to extend their co-operation and help in bringing positive change in the State. The present government has brought visible changes in the State, he added. According to the NABARD, in the last 18 months, there is economic boom in the State with a steep increase from 10 percent to 200 percent in economic activities in the State. The Chief Minister reiterated that with the introduction of ‘Go to Village’ (GTV) mission, various government services are being made available at the people’s doorsteps. Such initiative has brought positive changes in the governance of the State, he added. Out of 2660 census villages, around of 1600 villages have been covered in the GTV camps. The government is committed to bring inclusive development throughout the State. The present government has initiated various people oriented schemes for the welfare of the people. Helicopter services have been started to provide better connectivity between various places of the State. Moreover, direct flight service between Imphal and New Delhi has been introduced, Biren added.
