Governor convenes mass interfaith prayer meeting

A mass interfaith prayer meeting convened by Governor Anusiya Uikey was held on Wednesday at Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan. Religious leaders of Sanamahi Laining, Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Rongmei and Brahmakumaris along with the Governor prayed to the Almighty for speedy restoration of peace and harmony in Manipur.

The religious leaders recited their sermons and prayed for love and strength among the communities and to live together with peace and brotherhood forever. Appreciating the Interfaith Forum for such initiatives, the Governor said may the prayer meeting be the light of hope for all the communities in the State so that an atmosphere of mutual trust and brotherhood be restored.

She said God will give us the strength of togetherness by removing hatred amongst both the communities so that peace and harmony can be restored in the State.

The Governor asked the Forum members to organise such prayer meetings at different places and even at the relief camps. She also appealed the leaders to talk to the people in the relief camps to help them removing fear, frustration and to organise yoga, meditation classes.

Meanwhile, a student delegation of North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) led by its chief advisor, Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharya called on Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan in the evening and apprised the prevailing situation of Manipur.

The student body comprising student organisations of seven North Eastern States expressed their concerns over the prevailing situation which affects students even from other NE States and requested the Governor for a special initiative to protect the academic career of the students in Manipur and other NE States.

They also submitted a memorandum to the Governor and urged to take all steps to restore peace in Manipur. The Governor assured them that efforts are on to restore peace and harmony in the State.

She said hatred and mistrust among the communities has to be removed and therefore student bodies could play a major role in imparting the sense of brotherhood among the youths of different communities in the State.

She informed them that she will raise their concerns even to the Prime Minister and steps to protect the academic career of the students will surely be taken up.

The Governor appealed them to share their cooperation in the efforts to restore peace and harmony in the State of Manipur so that all can live with harmony and brotherhood.