IMPHAL, September 15: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said there is a need to strengthen the legislative, executive and judiciary of every country that follows democracy.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the 63rd Foundation Day of the All Manipur Bar Association, at the Cheirap Court Complex today, the Chief Minister said the three pillars of a democracy- legislature, executive and judiciary should be strengthened to achieve a welfare state.<\/p>\n
Elaborating further, he said if the legislature and the executive continue to violate the law it will hinder deliverance of justice.<\/p>\n
He appealed to the members of AMBA to uphold the justice and speedy disposal of cases.<\/p>\n
The government will implement the Advocate Welfare Fund from next year, Ibobi asserted before urging the advocates to submit their grievances to the government.<\/p>\n
He assured Rs 10 lakhs for the first phase towards setting up of the welfare committee.<\/p>\n
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam in his speech said one has to properly understand the laws in order to become a good citizen.<\/p>\n
He appealed to AMBA to continue to be the guiding force in bringing up issues concerning the State for the welfare of the people.<\/p>\n
As a part of the foundation day today, floral tributes were paid to deceased advocates while gifts were offered to older advocates.<\/p>\n\n