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Imphal, Aug 8 : The Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the citizens on the joyous occasion of Id-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan. In his message he has said that the festival celebrated with gaiety and piety all across the country reinforces the timeless message of universal brotherhood, love and compassion.
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the people on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Governor of Manipur in a message said, “I extend my warmest greetings to our Muslim brethren and all the people of Manipur on the auspicious and joyous occasion of “Id-ul-Fitr”.
This Holy Festival preceded by a month long fasting, not only spreads the message of peace, brotherhood and universal love but also exhorts mankind to perform deeds of high value to enhance our souls. The message is most relevant in the present world, where there is turmoil in many parts of the globe.
Celebrating a festival like Id-ul-Fitr strengthens the feeling of oneness and ill-will is forgotten and forgiven. I would like to remind that we human beings inhabit only one planet and the whole world is a single family. We cannot leave the planet and survive elsewhere. On this auspicious occasion, as recipients of the love of God, let us all resolve to work together to preserve and disseminate the message of peace, friendship and love.
I join the people of Manipur in the celebration of the Holy Festival of Id-ul-Fitr.
CM said in a message, “I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of Manipur, especially our Muslim brethren on the joyous occasion of Id-Ul-Fitr.Id-Ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramzan, the holy month of fasting. The Festival highlights the spirit of sacrifice and the joy of sharing and reflects the true spirit of our composite culture. May the festival spread peace, tolerance and harmony among all.
I once again greet the people of Manipur and wish everyone Id-Mubarak.
Major General Rajeev Chopra, IG AR (South) and all Ranks of Assam Rifles extend warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of IDU’L FITR. IG AR (South) also conveys his earnest message of peace, harmony and unity on this joyous occasion. We wish that the goodwill and harmony will bring us all together irrespective of caste, colour, creed and faith.
Living up to the spirit of Ramzan, 40 AR of HQ 9 Sect AR under the aegis of IGAR(S) conducted an Iftaar Party at Lilong COB. Iftaar is one of the religious observances of Ramzan and is often done as a community, with people gathering to break their fast together. Iftaar marks the end of fast by practicing Muslims who abstain from food, water and sensual pleasures from sunrise to sunset.
Approx 120 people attended the celebration in Lilong COB of 40 Assam Rifles where a sumptuous feast was organised. Commandant, 40 Assam Rifles, attended the function and exchanged good wishes with all present and reminded that feeding Iftaar as a form of charity is rewarding and such was practiced by the Prophet Muhammad. All prominent members of the civil society in Lilong were also present on the occasion.

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Imphal, Aug 8 : Claim of losing territory and 13 villages of Manipur, if the construction of fencing continues in the border areas has been written and published without checking full details on international practices and the ground level facts as they obtain along Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Pak International Borders and the LoC said Addl. Director General (Media) & PIB, Imphal today .
This Ministry would like to set the record straight by detailing the relevant facts.
As far as the State of Manipur is concerned, the Boundary Pillars 66, 76, 78, 89 and 90 to 94 (9 Boundary Pillars) remain unsettled with Myanmar. Similarly, border pillars 79 and 81 cannot be settled as Pillar No.78 remains unsettled. This was brought to the notice of the Myanmar authorities in a meeting held in Myanmar on 19 & 20 June 2013 and they were requested for early joint survey for settlement of these boundary pillars. They are yet to revert back on this.
As far as fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border is concerned, it has been made 150 yards away from the International Boundary, but at places where it was not possible to do so, the fencing has been done almost close to Zero Line with the consent of Bangladesh. A similar situation obtains along the International Border and LoC with Pakistan where the distance of the fence is sometimes much more than 150 mtrs. This results in farms and sometime an entire village lying across the fence. In all such cases gates are provided for the villagers to carry out their normal activities and the gates are opened at fixed hours in the morning and remain open till certain fixed hours in the evening. The International Boundary remains inviolate as the Boundary Pillars are not touched.
The International practice is that 10 mtrs across either side of the border is considered to be a ‘no construction zone’. In the case of the border with Myanmar, the policy of 10 mtrs of ‘no construction zone’ has been decided to be followed though contractors some time increase this distance for the convenience of construction. However, instructions have been issued that as far as possible the construction of fencing shall not be before the 10 mtr ‘no construction zone’.
It would be clear from above that without the settlement of the International Boundary along with Boundary Pillars referred to earlier, it is not possible to arrive at a definitive conclusion that a particular village or land is going to be lost. For the benefit of readers, it is further clarified that the on-going fencing work is restricted to only 10 Kms for the present and no further work will be undertaken unless all the Boundary Pillars are finally settled through joint inspection by the National Survey Authorities of the 2 countries as well as the Survey & Settlement Officers and Staff of the State.

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