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IMPHAL: The Martyrs Day was observed at Gandhi Memorial Hall. Led by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, several ministers, MLAs, civil and police officials offered flowers at the statue of the father of the nation. They stood in silence as mark of respect to the leader when the siren was sounded at 11.05 am. Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee also observed the day at Congress Bhawan. MPCC president Gaikhangam, Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai, several Congress MLAs and party workers offered flowers at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.  Replying to questions by media persons, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said security and police personnel often conduct search and combing operations to prevent untoward incidents and maintain law and order. He also said the frequent operations cause inconveniences to the public and the govt is considering installation of scanner machine as part of police modernisation. 

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) today observed 129th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress at Congress Bhavan. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, MPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, Congress MLAs, office bearers of frontal, district and block level committees were present at the observance. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said Congress seems to be weakening in some states as ups and downs in politics is obvious. However Chief Minister reminded that UPA returned and ruled for 10 years after NDA led govt under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Ibobi also clarified that there is no question of begging the rightful share of the state from the centre where NDA is ruling.  MPCC President and Deputy CM Gaikhangam said people have time and again tested the Congress govt and they clearly understand those hypocrites who criticise Congress. They have said whatever they wanted and later changed party. He maintained that time will soon come when those who are with BJP will criticise BJP again.