Newmai News Network Imphal | December 12 Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh today said that "no power or force in the world can disintegrate us if we stand united with one voice". He said this at the observation of Nupee Lan Day, 2017 held at Nupee Lan Memorial Complex, Imphal today. The Chief Minister stated that "we should never allow creating division among us and we have to make sure that the divide and rule politics should never invade us". Biren Singh also stated that there should be no differences among the various communities towards bringing unity and integrity of the State. He reiterated that various rumours, observations and speculations have brought unrest and tension among the people of the entire Northeast and Manipur in particular these days. In such a situation, womenfolk have a crucial role and responsibility to stabilise the situation, he added. Biren Singh then stated that "we have been living with certain imagination, speculation and mistrust" among us for a long period of time. "We need to stand together irrespective of political and community affiliation for better and prosperous Manipur", he added. Calling out to the people especially the womenfolk of the State, the Chief Minister said that "we all should urge the Centre and present our standpoint and opinion for a stable, peaceful and better Manipur". He said that the government cannot do it all alone and it won’t be possible without the love and support of the people. All the stakeholders whether it is armed rebel groups or other groups should be invited and included in bringing a permanent solution in entire NorthEast and Manipur, he added. The Chief Minister stated that the new government has already started working towards bringing a ‘new’ Manipur. With the love and support of the people of the State, the State has been experiencing a bandh free Manipur for the last 7-8 months, he added. Lauding the Manipuri women’s role and sacrifices, the Chief Minister said that we should always remember the courage and selfless sacrifices of those brave Manipuri women who fought the mighty British Empire in 1904 and 1939. Acknowledging that Manipuri womenfolk have always been at the forefront of various important issues, the Chief Minister appealed to the women community to come out and lend their support in bringing about peace and tranquillity in the State. Manipuri women’s role in the removal of the Assam Rifles from the sacred Kangla in 2004, against Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1957 and withdrawing of AFSPA from IMC areas of the State is commendable and would always be remembered, he added. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh led the people in offering floral tributes to the memorial statues. A drama on Nupi Lal was also staged by Nupee Lal Memorial Association and Nupee Lal & Khongjom War Memorial Society to mark the occasion. Minister for Agriculture V. Hangkhanlian, Minsiter for Power, PWD Th. Biswajit, Minister for Forest and Environment Th. Shyamkumar, Minister for Education Th. Radheshyam, Minister for Social Welfare Nemcha Kipgen, Chairman Hill Area Committee T.T. Haokip, Chairman Manipur Pollution Control Board L. Radhakishore, Chairman MANIDCO Dr. Y. Radheshyam, Chairman Tourism Corporation of Manipur Limited Dr. Sapam Ranjan, Former Union Minister Th. Chaoba and others, top civil and police officials attended the function.