Overdraft neutralized, RBI lifting soon, says Manipur CM

Imphal, June 21, 2019

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that the overdraft has been neutralized and the restrictions on the financial transactions by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would be lifted soon.

The announcement that the overdraft has been neutralized by him at the celebration of the 5th International Day of Yoga, 2019 held at Indoor Stadium, Khuman Lampak, Imphal East today.

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Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister said that if there is unity, sincerity, and transparency in governance, then the government would gain trust from the people. He mentioned that trust is the most important component so as to have peace and tranquillity amongst the communities. Chief Minister further stated that India is being transformed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his slogan like "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas", "Saab ka Vishwas" etc.

Stating the significance of Yoga, Chief Minister said that the true essence of Yoga is to strengthen our mind as well as body, preserve the nature and to build compassion and kindness for others. He mentioned that "Health is Wealth", however at the same time we need to have a healthy mind to bring peace, tranquillity, and harmony in the society. Crimes and other unwanted incidents could be reduced if we have a healthy mind.

While delivering his Presidential address, Minister for Health and Family Welfare L. Jayantakumar said that good health and well being of every citizen is the priority of the present government. He mentioned that Yoga is such a practice to strengthen our body, mind, and soul to have good health.

During the function, Chief Minister led others in the common Yoga protocol.

Minister for CAF&PD Karam Shyam, Minister for Agriculture V. Hangkhanlian, MLA of Lamlai A/C Ksh. Biren, Chief Secretary, DGP, top civil and police officers, paramilitary officials, etc. attended the function.

It may be mentioned that the International Day of Yoga is being celebrated annually on 21st June since its inception in 2015 after the unanimous declaration by the United Nations General Assembly on 11th December 2015.