Biren showers greetings for a peaceful Manipur

Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh wishes the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Mera Chaoren Houba festival that is ‘celebrated to preserve and promote unity amongst all communities of Manipur on the first day of the lunar month of Mera’.

“I have a firm belief in the oneness and brotherhood of all communities in the state, and this festival holds a special significance for each one of us as it teaches us to live in perfect harmony. Progress of our state and nation depends on peaceful coexistence of all ethnic communities,” Biren said in his message released on Sunday.

“On this auspicious day, let us pray for the strengthening of the brotherly bond amongst all communities of the state and quell any effort by vested interests to divide the state. Let us all join hands to bring back the age old tradition of love and brotherhood among all communities in Manipur,” he added.