AMESCO observes 31st Ningol Chakkouba at Khongampat
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 12 2026: All Manipur Ethnical Socio Cultural Organisation (AMESCO) observed its 31st Ningol Chakkouba, the day of remembrance for sisters, at Khongampat Awang Leikai this year.

At the beginning of the programme, a minute's silence was observed in memory of all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the land, and all communities expressed condolence together.

The event was graced by dignitaries, including Ibotombi Loitongbam, president-in-charge; Professor Kananbala Sarangthem, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University of Culture; Soraisam Memcha, president, Porei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur; Wangkhem Ibemma.

president AMWOVA; Arshad Baseimayum, Meipak Ningthou Committee; M Ngarami, Naga People Union; and Dr Dhanabir Laishram.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Dhanabir Laishram said instead of hatred and killing among communities, developing rural tourism in the State by utilising all available resources and building a common sense of unity and a common work culture among communities is needed.

He said the youth must take a big responsibility in building a united Manipur and showing the identity of the State to the world.

He added that if all communities protect their own identity while also keeping the idea of unity, those who want to break the State will get more loss and defeat.

Ibotombi Loitongbam said some divisive forces are trying to divide the people and break the land, and all people living in the State must be aware of it.

He said all communities living in the State must live with love for one another and face the present situation together.

More than 20 different communities participated in the programme, sharing joy and sorrow together.

AMESCO expressed gratitude to all who helped in making the programme successful and offered its respects to the people of the State.

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