Gaikhangam, Meinya geet people on the occasion of Ningol Chakouba
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 10 2015:
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has greeted the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of the greatest festival of Manipur "Ningol Chakouba" to be celebrated on November 13 .
In his message, Gaikhangam said "Let the festival of Ningol Chakouba may bring a peaceful and developed Manipur society" .
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the festival of Ningol Chakouba has been celebrated since time immemorial and has strengthened the ties between hills and valley community.
He said the festival has helped in maintaining closer ties between the valley brothers and hill sisters too.
Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya has also extended his best wishes on the occasion of Ningol Chakouba.
In his message, Dr Meinya said that the festival has shown that women in Manipur are always respected and that they were accorded high status in the society.
"May the festival bring peace, unity and development in the State", said the MP.