Prez appeals to Manipur youth to help maintain peace

President Pranab Mukherejee today made an impassioned appeal to youths of Manipur to create an atmosphere free from violence in the state and assured them government both at the Centre and in the state are determined and duty-bound to ensure that Manipuris leave with dignity.
Referring to recent attacks against youths from North East in Delhi, the President said "it was unfortunate that the capital city of Delhi had sometime witnessed certain tragic incidents of attacks on young people from the North East.
"We must ensure that the pluralistic character of our nation and India's unity, which is the collective pride of all Indians, are not weakened by such unfortunate events," Mukherjee said.

He also said youths have a greater role to play in ensuring peace in Manipur.
"My appeal to the youth of Manipur is, therefore, let the dark days of violence and conflict be left behind. Let a new dawn emerge. Let us move ahead with fate in our collective future," the President said addressing the 14th convocation of Manipur University here.
Observing that no problem is ever resolved by violence, the President said it only aggravates the pain and the hurt on every side.
"I call upon the youths of Manipur to join hands with the youth of rest of the country in forging the future of our nation," he said.