Mera Houchongba: FoH greets, Lup cancels
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 28 2023:
Federation of Hao-mee (FoH) has extended Mera Houchongba greetings to the people and called for restoration of peace and harmony in the state.
In a release, FoH said Mera Houchongba is being celebrated annually since time immemorial on the full moon day of Manipuri lunar month 'Mera' to strengthen the relationship between the people in the hills and the valley.
Stating that people of different communities and faiths are residing and will continue to reside harmoniously in Manipur, it urged everyone to respect the history of the land: Meanwhile, ACOAM Lup has cancelled Mera Houchongba celebration for this year citing the unrest situation in the state.
A release issued by ACOAM Lup informed that the observance of Puya Mei Thaba organised annually by Puya Mei Thakhibagi Apunba Ningsing Lup (PUMANIL) will also be cancelled this year and prayed for restoration of peace and normalcy in the state.