Newmai News Network Imphal | October 31 Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that "no force can disintegrate Manipur when we are living as one entity as a Manipuri” in the State. He was speaking at the observance of “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas”(National Unity Day) held here at 1st Battalion, Manipur Rifles Ground in Imphal today. Speaking as chief guest of the function, the Chief Minister mentioned that various communities of the State have been living peacefully and together since time immemorial. Stating that the rationale behind the day “is to reaffirm and take the pledge that ‘Unity is Strength’,” the Chief Minister called for unity among all the communities residing in the region without any differences among them. Biren further said that the present government is trying to settle or solve all the "previous" misunderstandings prevailing in the State. He appealed to the people to "leave aside the idea of disintegration among us and all should work collectively towards bringing unity among us". The Chief Minister aslo highlighted that after various "invasions by the foreign colonisers" India has emerged as superpower in terms of IT, Military etc. and competes with developed nations in every aspect. “Sardar Patel was one of the influential leaders in the history of modern India and founding father of the Republic of India,” he maintained. Also speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Y. Joykumar Singh said that Sardar Vallabhai Patel was the principal force behind the unification of the country that was why he is often referred as “Iron Man of India”. His contribution, ideas and willpower would always be remembered by the people of the country, he added.
