Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today appealed to the militants to lay down arms and participate in the development programmes undertaken by the government for the welfare of the people. Unfurling the National Flag at the Parade Ground of 1st Manipur Rifles Battalion in Imphal, he said, in a democratic country like ours, everything can be discussed through dialogue and violence will not bring any solution.Heavy security deployment was made in view of strike called by major insurgent organisations. Both central para-military and state forces were deployed around the complex where the Chief Minister unfurled the flag. Reports of Independence Day celebration have also come from all the district headquarters.