Ningol Chakkouba greetings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 27 2011:
Governor Gurbachan Jagat and Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh led others in extending warm greetings to the people of the State on the joyous occassion of Ningol Chakkouba.
In his message, Gurbachan Jagat said that the festival rejuvenates family ties and strengthens the bond of love and affection, mainly between married women and their brothers which ultimately help in preserving and promoting unity and integrity in the society.
The Governor also expressed hope that the festival would be celebrated in true spirit with the involvement of people from different communities.
O Ibobi Singh in his message said, Ningol Chakkouba reinforces the fraternal and protective bond exists between brothers and sisters and parents and daughters since time immemorial.
Though the festival is originally observed by the Meitei community, the celebration has now extended to other communities of the State thereby promoting unity and emotional integration in the State, the Chief Minister added.
O Ibobi said, "Let us imbibe the ideals associated with the festival to foster the spirit of amity, harmony and goodwill in our lives" .
Greeting the people of the State, MPCC President Gaikhangam said, the festival brings communal harmony in the State as it is now celebrated by hill and valley people together.
He also wished the festival brings peace, development, communal harmony and prosperity in the State.
Manipur State Janata Party and All Manipur Rickshaw Drivers' and Pullers' Welfare Association have also greeted the people of the State on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba.