Chakkouba greetings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 20 2017:
Governor Najma Heptulla has conveyed warm greetings to the people of the State, specially the women, on the auspicious occasion of Ningol Chakkouba festival .
She stated that the festival which was originally observed by the Meitei community has now encompassed other communities in the State which is a testimony to the increasing unity and integration in the State .
She said that the festival will herald an era of progress and prosperity in the region and once again extended her greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba .
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has also conveyed his warm greetings to the people of the State on the joyous occasion of Ningol Chakkouba festival and said that it is one of the biggest festivals of Manipur which celebrates the unbreakable bond of love between brothers and sisters .
He further stated that the festival promotes the feeling of peaceful coexistence and harmonious social life by reaffirming the faith in the traditional value of love and protection and urged the people to imbibe the ideals associated with Ningol Chakkouba festival to foster the spirit of amity, harmony and goodwill .
Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar Singh also conveyed warm greetings and good wishes to the people on the auspicious and joyous occasion of Ningol Chakkouba .
Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker, Yumnam Khemchand has extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the State on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba festival .
He also prayed for the festival to bring peace and prosperity to the State .
Rajya Sabha MP and president of BJP Manipur Pradesh, K Bhabananda Singh has also extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Manipur especially the Ningols of the State on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba .
He also urged the people to try and promote unity and integrity through the festival .
Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya also extended his greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of Ningol .Chakkouba .
The MP in a message to the people prayed that Ningol Chakkouba ushers in peace and prosperity .
Works Minister Th Biswajit, MAHUD Minister Th Shyamkumar, Social Welfare Minister Nemcha Kipgen and CAF and PD Minister Karam Shyam also conveyed their warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba festival .
On the other hand, president of All India Trinamool Congress Manipur Pradesh, Soraisam Manaoton Singh also conveyed his warm greetings to the people of the State, especially the women, on the joyous occasion of Ningol Chakkouba festival .
He also prayed for the festival to bring peace and prosperity to the State and also eliminate crimes against women from the State .
The vice president of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Manipur State Unit, Sapam Samungou Singh, has also conveyed greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Ningol Chakkouba and prayed for the festival to bring peace in the State.