CM O Ibobi and wife Landhoni wishes people on Diwali and Ningol Chakouba

Imphal, Oct 29: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and his wife MLA O Landhoni has greeted the people of the state on occasion of the Diwali and Ningol Chakouba festival.
In his message, the Chief Minister term the Diwali, the festival of light is a symbol of victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Traditionally Diwali has been a festival of peace, harmony and brotherhood among various communities, the need for which has become particularly relevant in today’s world marred by violent and acts of terrorism, the Chief Minister’s message stated.
MLA O Landhoni, wife of the Chief Minister on the other hand wish the people of the state on occasion of Ningol Chakouba festival which falls on November 1.
“Ningol Chakouba, one of the grandest festivals of Manipur, which is celebrated on the 2nd day of Manipuri Lunar month Hiyangei, reinforces the fraternal protective bond that exist between brothers and sisters and parents and daughters since time immemorial”, MLA Landhoni said.
The message added that celebration of such festivals plays an important role in spreading the message of love and care for our Ningols by all in the society and also promotes the feeling of peace and peaceful coexistence and harmonious social life by reaffirming our faith in traditional values of love and protection.