In his customary gubernatorial address to the state legislature on the first day of the budget session, Purushothaman praised the dedication of the chief minister Lal Thanhawla and sports minister Zodintluanga to uplift sports in the state and the hard work put in by everyone involved.
He said that the New Land Use Policy (NLUP), the flagship programme of the state government received worldwide acknowledgement.
He also congratulated the law enforcement agencies, the civil societies, churches and the people for maintaining and preserving peace and tranquility in the state.
The session of the assembly would continue till Thursday.