Cheiraoba greetings
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 12 2016: CM O Ibobi, Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Th Lokeshwar Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Abdul Salam, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president TN Haokip, Manipur BJP Kisan Morcha, Maj Gen VS Sreenivas, IG AR (S) have conveyed heartiest greetings to the people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Cheiraoba which falls on April 13 .

In a greeting message, CM O Ibobi said that Cheiraoba festival marks the parting of the old year and the onset of the New Year.

On this auspicious day, the youngsters seek the blessings of the elders for a happy and long life.

Joining the people of the State in celebrating the festival, the Chief Minister wished that the New Year may herald an era of peace, prosperity and progress for all.

Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Th Lokeshwar prayed to the Almighty that the celebration of Cheiraoba brings in love and compassion among the people and the State leads the rest in development.

Rajya Sabha MP Abdul Salam wished the festival bring more love among the different communities of the State, pros- perity and development in the State.

"Let the festival bring happiness, prosperity, peaceful coexistence and development in the State with the celebration of Cheiraoba," wished MPCC president TN Haokip.

State BJP Kisan Morcha wished that the price of rice remains stable and violent incidents like the tussle between an armed group and locals at Napet Palli and the ghastly incident at Mayang Imphal may not recur with the celebration of Cheiraoba.

Maj Gen VS Sreenivas, IG AR (S) and all ranks of Assam Rifles extended warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of the State on the occasion of Cheiraoba.

IGAR (S) wished that all the goodwill bring the people together, irrespective of castes, creed and faith.

He also wished that the Almighty bless all with joy and happiness and guide the people in their endeavours towards building a strong and prosperous Nation and Cheiraoba festival ushers in peace, harmony and prosperity in Manipur.

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