IMPHAL, October 31: he Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee also observed the 31st death anniversary of the former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi.
The Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and MPCC president Gaikhangam led others in offering floral tributes to a portrait of the former Prime Minister during the observation held this morning at the Congress Bhavan.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaikhangam said that the government has already invited the leaders demanding withdrawal of the recently passed bills for talks instead of just playing the blame game.
The deputy Chief Minister also continued that the government will try to bring the leaders for talks at the earliest.
Expressing grief over the loss of lives during the unfortunate series of incidents in Churachandpur during the anti-bills agitation, Gaikhangam said the last rites of the nine should be conducted at the earliest for which the government is ever ready to provide possible help.
Gaikhangam also said Indira Gandhi was a brave lady who fought for the upliftment of the Indian society like her father the first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
The deputy Chief Minister also lamented the frequent bandhs and blockades imposed in the State saying that such disturbances are major nuisances for the people of the State.
He appealed to all not to impose bandhs and blockades and to instead held talks if they have any issues with the government.
Manipur is today regarded as the land of bandhs and blockades which is a real shame for the State, he added.