Governor greets
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 13 2022:
Governor La Ganesan has extended his greetings to the people of Manipur, especially the Jain community, on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, which falls on April 14 .
The Governor said that Lord Mahavir was an apostle of peace and non-violence and showed humanity the path to salvation through love, compassion, mercy and abdication of material elements.
He urged the people to re-dedicate themselves to following the spiritual and ethical path propounded by Lord Mahavir and His values of living in harmony and brotherhood.Chief Minister N Biren Singh also offered his warm wishes especially to the Jain community of Manipur and stated that Lord Mahavir's messages of non-violence, truth, honesty, selflessness and sacrifice are timeless and full of universal compassion.
He emphasized on the equality of all living beings including plants and animals and called for their treatment with love and respect, the CM added.
Education Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh also joined in conveying his best wishes to all the Jain community residing in and outside Manipur.