Imphal : Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Memorial Hall in Imphal on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

The occasion was also observed as Swachh Bharat Diwas, with state ministers, MLAs, senior civil and police officials and members of the public attending the programme. In his message, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh called upon citizens to uphold Gandhi’s ideals of truth, non-violence and selfless service, and to contribute actively to nation-building.

He stressed the importance of making cleanliness a part of everyday life rather than limiting it to official campaigns. He urged people to keep their homes and surroundings clean and work collectively towards creating a healthier and cleaner society.

The Chief Minister also appealed to citizens to participate actively in the Swachh Bharat Mission and contribute to building a cleaner and self-reliant Manipur.

Highlighting the continued relevance of Gandhi’s teachings, Khemchand Singh said his ideals remain a source of inspiration for promoting peace, harmony and unity. The programme concluded with a renewed call for collective efforts towards cleanliness, social harmony and public service, in keeping with the values associated with Gandhi’s life and legacy.