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Imphal, Oct. 1: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh greets the people of the state on occasion of the Mera Chaoren Houba which falls on October 2.
In his message, the Chief Minister said that Mera Chao Houba is a traditional festival celebrated in Manipur heralding the advent of the Mera Tha, the seventh month of Meitei Lunar Calendar. The month Mera brings back the age-old tradition of love and brotherhood strengthening the inseparable bond existing from time immemorial between hill and valley people of our state, Okram Ibobi added.
He wish the festival further strengthen the bond of brotherhood amongst all the communities in the state for a more harmonious, peaceful and prosperous Manipur.
