Constitution of India in Meetei Mayek released

Imphal: In a historic moment for the people of Manipur, chief minister N Biren Singh released the Diglot Edition of the Constitution of India in Manipuri Language (Meetei Mayek Script) on the occasion of Constitution Day at the chief minister’s Secretariat in Imphal Sunday morning.

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India celebrates Constitution day every year on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950. Celebrating the day, chief minister Biren also led those present on the occasion in pledge taking by reading out the Preamble of the Constitution of India in Manipuri language.

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Speaking on the occasion, chief minister N Biren expressed that the release of the Diglot Edition of the Constitution of India in Manipuri Language (Meetei Mayek Script) is a historic moment for all the people of Manipur. He said that the specialty of the Diglot Edition released today is the inclusion of Constitutional Amendments till the 105th. He appreciated the officials of the Law Department and others concerned for their contribution in translating the Constitution to Meetei Mayek. The chief minister said that the Indian Constitution is the world’s longest written constitution, adding that it is admired across the world for its broadness, inclusiveness and tolerance. He elaborated that the Constitution includes Directives Principles, Fundamental Duties and Rights of people and also the political structures of Government Institutions among others.

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He appreciated prime minister Narendra Modi and other Central leaders for their far-sighted vision and special concern given towards Manipur and its people. He mentioned the honour and respects the Central leaders have towards the people of Manipur, recalling the implementation of Inner Line Permit System, renaming of Mount Harriet in Andaman as Mount Manipur and lifting of Armed Forces Special Powers Act under the leadership of the prime minister. He continued that the Central Government, recognizing the bravery of our forefathers, has named the third ship of the Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy as INS Imphal. N.Biren disclosed that he would be attending the unveiling ceremony of the crest of INS Imphal to be held on November 28 in New Delhi. The chief minister expressed the need for people in the state to reciprocate for the honour and respects given by the Central leaders and also sought support from the masses in making Manipur march towards peace and development.

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During the programme, the chief minister distributed certificates of appreciation to officers and transcribers/translators for their contribution in coming up with the translated edition. Works minister Govindas Konthoujam, IPR minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan, Law and Legislative Affairs minister Thounaojam Basanta Kumar, Social Welfare minister Heikham Dingo, Chairman, Manipur Pollution Control Board Dr. Usham Deben, Moirang MLA Thongam Shanti, Wangkhei MLA Thangjam Arunkumar, chief secretary Dr. Vineet Joshi and senior Government officials attended the programme among others.

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