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Wishes for IDPs' return ring loud
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 10 2026: Many civil society organisations have greeted the people, especially Ningols (women), on Ningol Chakkouba eve.

While underscoring the significance of Ningol Chakkouba, the civil bodies, in their messages, expressed solidarity with IDPs who are unable to celebrate the annual festival in their homes, and urged the Government to facilitate their return to their respective homes.

The Indigenous People's Organisation Manipur, in its greetings, said, "Beyond the traditional feast, the festival reminds us of the importance of family values, mutual respect and the special place of daughters in our society.

It is also a beautiful reflection of our rich cultural heritage and traditions" .

For many displaced families, the joy of reuniting with their loved ones and celebrating this festival in their own homes remains an unfulfilled wish for our consecutive seasons, IPOM said, seeking the Government to make sincere efforts to ensure their safe and dignified return to their homes.

"Let us hope that every displaced family will soon be able to return to their homes and celebrate future occasions with their loved ones in an atmosphere of peace and security," it added.

The All Manipur Muslim United Clubs' Organisation, in its message to the people, wished for the festival to foster familial bonds and strengthen resolve to protect Manipur's integrity.

Kangleipak Minority Welfare organisation (KMWO) wished for the Ningol Chakkouba festival to bring normalcy, peace, and return of the internally displaced persons to their homes.

Manipur Indigenous Alliance (MIA) extended warm greetings to the people on the festival, and wished for the festival to strengthen the resolve to pursue for peace and return of internally displaced persons to their homes.

Extending greetings to the people, Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board Member Secretary Sandham Gandharaj said that the board is organising Ningol Chakkouba for Ningols of the hills and internally displaced women staying in relief camps on November 29 .

The board, at its Shanglen, will host women staying at relief camps at Thangmeiband, Wangkhei, Sawombung, Langol Sajiwa, Lamboikhongnangkhong and Ningol members of Pung, Eshei, Jagoi, Kabui, Chothe, and Maring Loishangs under it, Gandharaj said.

Further, the board is starting a 6-month course on Meitei Puya Waree Leeba from December 6.Forms for the course will be available from November 15, he said. "Manipur Ima.

Internally Displaced person Manipur" also greeted the people, wished for the festival to bring prosperity to all.

The Native Peoples' Committee Manipur (NPCM) also extended greetings on the occasion and urged the Government to abrogate SoO, update NRC and resolve the Manipur conflict.

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) too sent party greetings to the people, especially womenfolk, on the festival, and wished for it to bring an end to the conflict and foster peaceful coexistence of all communities.

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