Imphal, August 04 2009: 'The factor which challenges the ties of unity of the diverse communities of Manipur is the Indian Constitution, said Yangsoshong Koireng, President of the All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO).

He was speaking at the 12th Integrity Day observance at the AMUCO office today.

He further said that it had been planned that the 12th Integrity Day of Manipur be held at five places of the state with grand functions.

But, he regretted, due to the prevailing situation the programme is organised in a low profile manner.

Y Koireng said the day has been organised to commemorate the massive rally that was taken out on this day in 1997 against the backdrop of the ceasefire agreement signed between the GoI and NSCN (IM).

The rally was organised by AMUCO to prevent the territorial break up of Manipur due to the agreement.

Saying that the Indian Constitution is posing a challenge to the unity of people of the state, Y Koireng called for collective effort to identify the divisive elements.

He also urged the Ibobi government to remember what had happened in Uganda after the reign of Idi Amin.

The Integrity Day observance programme at AMUCO's head office located at Kwakeithel was graced by President of Poirei Leimarol, Memchoubi,president of AMESCO LS Guite, and AMUCO president Yangsoshong Koireng as the dignitaries.

LS Guite extolled AMUCO for organising the Integrity Day every year and its charitable works in the wake of food scarcity in the hill areas.

President of Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF), Md.Altabuddin said Right to live has become more important than right to education.

He also expressed his condemnation over the 'irresponsible' statement of the CM on the floor of the Assembly.

Meanwhile, Unity Day was observed today at Bishnupur organized by the United Clubs Organisations (UCO) Bishnupur district branch in association with Moirang and Surrounding Vigilance Club Organisation and Youth Unity Club, Moirang Thana Leikai.

The observation function was attended by social worker Ph Iraba of MASVCO, Ng Arun, president of UCO, K Kumar, president of Ayangleima Development Association, former presidet of UCO, Ph Nanda etc.

in the observation function.

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