Imphal: Chief Minister N Biren Singh Saturday extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of Mera Hou Chongba, which falls on Sunday.
Mera Hou Chongba is a unique festival of Manipur, celebrated on the full-moon day of the month of Mera in Manipuri Lunar Calendar since time immemorial. The festival is jointly celebrated by different communities living in the state to promote brotherhood, peace, unity and integrity, said Biren, in his message.
It also, the Chief Minister said, marks the solidarity among different ethnic groups in Manipur and symbolizes our belief in the principle of pluralism and co-existence.
Biren appealed to the people to reaffirm our unyielding commitment to maintaining unity and harmony among our different communities and added that this will take the state to new heights of development.
