Imphal, March 11: "Community Leaders Meet" of leaders of Churachandpur district was jointly organised today by National Identity Protection Committee (NIPCO), Kuki Inpi, Churachandpur and Meetei Society, Churachandpur at the conference hall of Kuki Inpi, Churachandpur.

A statement issued by NIPCO informed that the meet was attended by vice-president of NIPCO Y Nabachandra, president of Kuki Inpi CCpur Holkholun, its vice-president Khajapo Haokip, president of Meetei Society CCpur Yaipha Yumnam, executive member of NIPCO, Khupkholar Kom, Chairman of Chiefs' Association CCpur Haopu, Zilkhothang of KSO CCpur among many other prominent delegates.

Speaking on the occasion, secretary general of NIPCO, Sunil Karam noted that the programme is specifically organised to bring peace and unity amongst ourselves in the face of the strong external force intent upon placing a wedge in our multi-ethnic society which has withstood such divisive forces for the last 2000 years by our united struggle.

Addressing the meet, Khaipao Haokip expressed optimism that today's meet of community leaders would bring harmony and greater co-operation among different communities.

He further opined that such all community meets, if organised at different other places of the State, which enable us to share our thoughts and understanding, would go a long way in bringing emotional integrity in Manipur.

Yaipha Yumnam stressed on the importance of communication among ourselves to dispel any sense of distrust and misunderstanding.

He also mooted for a monthly meeting of all communities of Churachandpur.

Other leaders addressing the meet also emphasised on the need of communication among different communities and to take a collective stand regarding welfare activities and other issues.

They further noted that we must realize the inevitability of our environment.

Nabachandra called upon all community leaders to give the narrow thoughts of any specific community but to struggle collectively for the State.

He also observed that bifurcation of hills and valley would serve no purpose and it would be suicidal for all.

Nabachandra reminded that Manipur has always been defined by the hills and valley together.

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