Imphal: Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh greeted the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Mera Chaurel Houba.
In his message CM Biren said, “The festival is celebrated to preserve and promote unity amongst all communities and to march towards a more harmonious, peaceful and prosperous Manipur”.
Stating that Manipur is “witnessing a tough phase, with vested interest groups attempting to incite feelings of ill-will and enmity amongst various communities, he emphasized, “how the month of Mera takes back the age-old tradition of love and brotherhood between hill and valley people residing together in the State”.
Continuing on, Biren Singh further dwelled on the many untold suffering that has befallen people during this unfortunate crisis, he called upon the people of the state to join hands and work for peace and reconciliation. “We must work to rebuild our homes and our lives and for everyone who has suffered more than each one of us”, his message added