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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 29 2008:
The peace march of Manipuri diasporia under the banner of Manipur Levy 2008 has been flagged off today from India Club, Silchar, Assam.
The flagging off ceremony was attended by hundreds of local people amid much fanfare.
Lok Sabha MP from Inner Manipur Constituency Dr T Meinya was the Special Guest at the occasion while the Guests of Honour included Dinesh Prasad Goala (Urban Development Minister of Assam) and Gautam Roy (Excise and Border Minister of Assam ) .
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The other dignitaries present at the occasion were former MPs of Assam Kabindra Purkayastha and Kamalendu Bhattacharjee, Parimal Sukhlabaidya MLA of Dhalai AC, Assam and Rumi Nath, MLA of Borkhola AC, Assam.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr Meinya said that Manipur is caught is the throes of violence and as such organising such a peace march is the need of hour.
He also expressed hope that the endeavour will help in ushering in peace to the Manipur.
Though Manipur is yet to catch up with the other developed States of the country, she has progressed much since 1963, said the MP and added that this is the reason why the people of Manipur should not feel they are inferior in any manner.
The Lok Sabha MP also lauded the sportspersons of Manipur who have made the State proud on many occasions.
"The historic peace march is a clear indicatoin that the young generation yearns for peace which is a positive sign, said the MP.
He also wished the peace marchers all success.
The flagging off ceremony ended with the release of a white dove, the sign of peace.
Other dignitaries who spoke at the flagging off ceremony included Chairman of the Co-ordination Committee of Historic Peace March of Manipuri Diasporia, RK Ranendrajit and Head of Department of Manipuri, GC College, Silchar, Dr KN Chand.
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