Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21, 2010:
The proscribed RPF has extended its greetings to all communities on the occasion of Mera Hou Chongba festival.
"Let this grand festival herald unity among the indigenous people, cordiality and peace in the society", the outfit wished in a press release issued by its Publicity Secretary T Leisemba.
It also called upon the people to promote the culture of exchanging gifts of local produces on the occasion of Mera Hou Chongba.
Remarking that Mera Hou Chongba is a very sig nificant festival which serves as a platform for inter-mingling of different communities and promotion of unity among different communities, the outfit prayed that the festival may bring peace and prosperity to all the people of Manipur who have strong affinities in terms of culture, tradition and identity.