Greetings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 02 2015 :
Governor Dr KK Paul, Chief Minister O Ibobi and others have extended heartiest greetings to the people of the State especially Christian brethren on the occasion of Good Friday.
In his greeting message, Governor Dr KK Paul said Good Friday signifies the ultimate sacrifice the Lord made with His life for the good of mankind and His resurrection, the triumph of good over evil.
His teachings have been the ever shining beacons which guide us to become better human beings, the Governor said while calling upon the people to do some soul searching and re-dedicate oneself to follow the path the Lord has shown with His preaching for a better world bereft of all evils on the pious occasion.
Chief Minister O Ibobi said Good Friday reminds of the supreme sacrifice made by Lord Jesus Christ for humankind.
By His supreme sacrifice, Jesus showed His love, compassion and the strength to forgive the wrongdoers.
He called upon all concerned to re-dedicate themselves to the noble ideals of love, peace and forgiveness for strengthening the bond of brotherhood and unity among all the people of the State.
Dy Chief Minister and MPCC President Gaikhangam and Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Th Lokeshwar have also greeted the people on the occasion of Good Friday.
Extending heartiest greetings to the people on Good Friday, United Christian Women Manipur (UCWM) has urged all concerned to pursue peace, love and forgiveness like Jesus did.
It also urged the people to strive for the betterment of the State where peace, harmony and prosperity reign.