In his message, La Ganesan stated that the people of the state have been steadfastly marching towards the destined goals of all-round welfare, happiness, and satiety shoulder to shoulder with their brethren elsewhere in the country.

“This momentous occasion is significant because while we get an opportunity to reminisce about the past achievements, we also rededicate ourselves to greater efforts for the times ahead,” he stated.  

Despite some vicissitudes and constraints, the state has made steady progress towards fulfillment of the identified objectives, it mentioned. Significant increases in literacy, the spread of higher education, and a host of other welfare measures have distinguished the people's efforts during the past few decades.

“On this solemn Day, let us reiterate our resolve to reach new milestones in the years ahead. Since progress in isolation cannot be imagined, this is also an appropriate occasion to express our solidarity with the rest of the country for attaining the National objectives of development through harmony, peace, and unstinted fellow feeling,” he stated.

In his message, Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar urged the younger sons and daughters to come forward and move ahead at a fast pace with a double engine of development.

“Let us pray for the constant progress of the state. Let us pay tribute to the sacrifices and efforts of each and every person who contributed to attaining the glorious goal of Statehood. I wish prosperity, happiness, and well-being to the people of Manipur,” he stated.  

“I wish peace and prosperity to all and hope that our state continues to attain success and scale new heights of growth in the times to come. On this occasion of Statehood Day, 2023, I once again, convey my best wishes to one and all,” Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai added in his message.