IMPHAL, October 31: he Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee also observed the 31st death anniversary of the former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The deputy Chief Minister also continued that the government will try to bring the leaders for talks at the earliest.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
He appealed to all not to impose bandhs and blockades and to instead held talks if they have any issues with the government.<\/p>\n
Manipur is today regarded as the land of bandhs and blockades which is a real shame for the State, he added.<\/p>\n\n