Guv, CM, others send Chakkouba, Kut greetings
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 30 2008: Governor Gurbachan Jagat has greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba.

In his message, the Governor observed that this festival revives ties and affection between brothers and sisters, fathers and daughters and mothers and daughters which ultimately help in the promotion of strong family ties and mutual understanding, love, peace and harmony amongst all the people of the State.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister O Ibobi has extended his best greetings to the people of Manipur, specially to the Kuki-Chin-Mizo communities ahead of the Kut festival.

An exquisite piece of wood carving by Wangkheimayum Umakanta Mangang, National Awardee, 2004 in wood carving, depicts the plight of women folk in the face of the violence gripping the State to co-incide with Ningol Chakkouba

The Chief Minister also conveyed his hope that the Kut festival would not only be a binding force to keep the people of Manipur closer but a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo people.

MPCC president Gaikhangam has also extended best wishes on the occasions of Ningol Chakkouba and Kut festivals.

In his greeting, GOC 3 Corps Lt Gen Rakesh Kumar Loomba conveyed his hope that Ningol Chakkouba festival may enhance the spirit of unity and brotherhood among the people of Manipur.

Rakesh Kumar Loomba has also extended his best greetings on the occasion of Chavang Kut.

Greeting the people of Manipur on the occasions of Ningol Chakkouba and Chavang Kut, GOC 57 Red Shield Division Maj Gen Shakti Gurung appealed to the people to abjure violence.

IG AR (South) Maj Gen AK Choudhary and all ranks of Assam Rifles have also greeted the people of Manipur on the occasions of Ningol Chakkouba and Kut festivals.

NCP Manipur Pradesh, MPP, BJP Manipur Pradesh, FREINDS, RJD Manipur, Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF), All Manipur Petroleum Tanker Drivers' Union have also greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of the two festivals.