Chief Minister of Manipur N. Biren Singh has appealed to all sections of the society to stand united to find a solution to the present situation in the State.

The Chief Minister made the appeal while attending the 50th jubilee celebration of Sanaleibak Daily one of the oldest publishing newspapers of Manipur.

The function was attended by dignitaries across varied fields from Imphal besides past editors. The newspaper now is managed by the UNACCO group from 2013 onwards and is modernising its plants and machinery with a large growing circulation.

N. Irabanta Singh, the Chairman and Managing Director of UNACCO group highlighted their commitments to positive journalism as well as social responsibilities and spoke about establishing a University and IAS and competitive coaching centers besides making the group a leading media house of the state.

During the function past editors were also felicitated and the team members of Sanaleibak were acknowledged for making the newspaper vibrant and for maintaining its growth.

Speaking as the chief guest of the celebration attended by leaders, editors, intellectuals, entrepreneurs, Civil Society Organization leaders, and media persons among others, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh appealed to all sections of the society including the leaders, media persons, academicians, politicians to unite and understand the issues at hand to find a solution.

N. Biren Singh stressed that there will be forces trying to disintegrate the integrity of the State, but the people should stand unitedly.

Let political differences remain as political issues, but when the issue at hand is national or State unity, all differences should be dismissed, he said, adding that this is not the time for bickering amongst ourselves.

The Chief Minister highlighted the values of tolerance and inclusivity in Indian democracy and added that the government welcomes all constructive criticism, advice, and suggestions.

Appreciating steps taken up by the UNACCO group in the field of education, the Chief Minister also highlighted the changes witnessed in the State under the present government in the last 5-6 years and said the government has never said no to any deserving ideas.

On the present issue in the State, the Chief Minister said that the government cannot allow any threat to the unity of the State or to disintegrate the 34 or so communities residing together in the State.

Acknowledging the difficulties of the journalists, the Chief Minister also appealed to the publishers to work towards their welfare. He highlighted some efforts taken up by the government for the welfare of the fraternity including the increase in Pension amount and coverage of all journalists under the Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT).

N. Biren Singh further sought the support and cooperation of the people and further wished success to the Sanaleibak Daily.

The celebration was also attended by Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Govindas Konthoujam, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, MLAs, entrepreneurs, CSO leaders, among others.

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