Imphal, March 28: Manipur Governor Najma Heptula and Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh today greet the people of the state on occasion of the Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba festival which falls on March 29.
While greeting the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba – The Manipur New Year, the Governor wish the people to make the occasion a harbinger of peace and harmony in the state.
“We have witnessed incidents which could have broken the bond between different communities but people of Manipur have shown their maturity by maintaining peace and Shunning violence “, the governor said adding that from this Sajibu Cheiraoba onwards let us strive together for a better Manipur setting apart out differences and working for a common goal. The governor also appealed to strengthen the bondage of friendship, that all communities can live as brothers and sisters, notwithstanding differences in caste, creed, language and religion.
In his message the Chief Minister said that Sajibu Nongma Panba Festival heralds the advent of the New Year and is celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety. The festival strengthens the bond of love and brotherhood among the members of each family in particular and among the fellow members in the neighborhood in general.
The statement also added the festival reminds us of a clean and pure life. The Chief Minister while joining the celebration expressed hope that the festival will bring joy , prosperity and peaceful co-existence among all the people of the state.