Imphal, Jan. 30 -- Manipur's Governor, Chief Minister, and Opposition leader called for peace and the promotion of non-violence as the only path to progress during the observance of Martyrs' Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, on Thursday.

The leaders emphasized that there is no alternative to non-violence in fostering development in the strife-torn state.

The day marked the 77th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the Chief Guest at the event, led the tribute by laying a wreath at the statue of Gandhi at the Gandhi Memorial Hall in Imphal.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh, along with Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and top civil and police officers, also participated in the homage.

A two-minu...