Imphal, Nov 26 (Reporter) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh addressing the observance of Constitution Day at CM Secretariat here on Tuesday said mass awareness campaigns on the Indian Constitution are crucial towards building a strong and united nation. The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the department officials involved in the translation process from English to Meitei Mayek (Meitei script) for better understanding by the people of the state. N. Biren Singh said that the values, principles, and rights enshrined in the Constitution should be inculcated by the people. He also emphasised the need for the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary to work collectively towards bringing development in the state. The Chief Minister also informed that the state government has taken up various initiatives like “War on Drugs” to control the drug menace and curb the illegal immigration in the State. He further stated that border fencing along the border has also been initiated. N Biren Singh also highlighted that the government is not against democratic forms of agitations, but committing violence during protest cannot be taken lightly especially if anti-social elements are involved in damaging public or private properties. He further expressed the need to weed out such anti-social elements from the society and to build a strong and united Manipur. Minister for Law & Legislative Affairs, Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh stated that the Constitution is not just a legal document but a testament of collective aspirations for justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He mentioned that it guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens including the right to equality, freedom, and protection against exploitation. It also outlines the duties of citizens to promote the spirit of patriotism and uphold the unity of India, he added. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also released the Diglot Edition of the three new criminal major Acts in Meitei Mayek script...////...