Women's roles highlighted on Ningol Chakkouba
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 02 2016: Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network founder and Control Arms Foundation of India secretary general Binalakshmi Nepram has highlighted the roles and responsibilities of women towards building peace in conflict-ridden State like Manipur.

She was speaking during a Ningol Chakkouba celebration yesterday at the residence of Indigenous Minorities Organisation president Khupler Kom at Khongnangpokpi village, Senapati district.

The Ningol Chakkouba festival celebrated under theme 'Towards Peace and Friendship in Manipur: All Ethnic Groups' was jointly organised by Control Arms Foundation of India, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network and North East India Women Initiative for Peace.

Women's roles highlighted on Ningol Chakkouba

Speaking at the gathering, Binalakshmi Nepram said that there is no deep rooted animosity or hatred among different communities of Manipur.

Yet, a handful of people have been projecting Manipur in a very bad light.

Women have immense responsibilities towards building peace and unity in Manipur.

She also called upon all the womenfolk of Manipur belonging to different ethnic groups to join hands and work collectively for a united, peaceful Manipur.

While politicians have been dividing people with the primary objective of securing their vote banks, a handful people have been capitalising on these divisions to advance their diabolic designs.

Highlighting the significance of Ningol Chakkouba, Binalakshmi exuded that celebration of the particular festival by all communities can certainly go a long way in forging unity in the State.

Aja daily Editor Valley Rose too noted the significance of Ningol Chakkouba.

She said that Ningol Chakkouba may be celebrated by every community of Manipur.

Kuki Women Union president Rose Mangshi expressed deep concern over the race for costlier Ningol Chakkouba gifts.

ICHAM president N Rajendra too attended the function where around 60 women belonging to different communities feasted together.