Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 18 2009:
Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has extended warmest greeting to the people on the occasion of Ningol Chakouba while wishing that the celebration of the festival may herald peace in the state.
A greeting messaged issued by publicity secretary of the RPF, T Leishemba stated that the significance of Ningol Chakouba festivity is the display of love and care between the sisters (Ningols) and their brothers.
The statement raised apprehension that the essence of the festival has slowly been diminishing.
It added that it is a matter of anxiety that the spiritualism of the celebration has begun to be replaced by materialism.
This shift has tainted the quintessence of the festival.
T Leishemba noted that the changing trend has caused many sisters to weep as the Ningol Chakouba advances since they could not possess gift materials to meet the standard of the time.
Again there are many brothers and fathers who could not afford to buy valuable gifts to their sisters/daughters and hold their forehead in despair.
He urged the people to celebrate the occasion to show love and concern at the core of their hearts.
Wishing all sisters of the state - cutting across communal divides - a long and happy life, the RPF statement also requested them to pray for the outfit so as it achieves its goal.