RNC, LNC endorse Orange festival
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 08 2014:
The Rongmei Naga Council and Liangmei Naga Council Manipur in a joint statement said that they endorse the State level Orange Festival organised by the State Government and said the opposition to the festival by UNC was uncalled for.
Tamenglong district being the home of the largest orange production in the State, the festival would boost the livelihood of the orange growers and also serve as an income generator for the State, the statement said.
Thuankubui Pamei, president, RNC and Ch Poujeng, convenor, interim committee, LNC Manipur in the joint statement urged the people to extend their support in order to make the festival a grand success and refrain from imposition of bandh, strike or boycott during the festival.