Former Minister Moirangthem Okendro Hosts Ningol Chakouba for Hills and Valley Women of Heirok Constituency in Thoubal District, Manipur
In connection with the region's premier festival, Ningol Chakouba, and under the motto "Live and Let Live," Former Minister and INC Candidate for Heirok Assembly Constituency, Moirangthem Okendro along with his wife Moirangthem Ongbi Sarita, hosted a grand feast today for around 1,000 women (Ningols) representing both the hills and the valley of the constituency.
Jointly organized by the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Charitable Trust and the Heirok Block Congress Committee (HBCC) at the Sikhong Khunou Community Hall in Heirok AC, the main highlights of the event included women from various villages presenting traditional gifts (athenpot), followed by a community feast shared with local brothers and the former minister, concluding with the presentation of customary gifts (dakhina) and blessings.
Speaking on the occasion, M. Okendro stated that the event was organized with the conviction that hill and valley people are one indigenous family, aiming to restore harmony at a time when elements acting with disregard for kinship and civilized conduct have attempted to sever fraternal bonds and erode Manipur's cherished traditions and social etiquette.
He appealed to the gathered sisters to bless the state with the return of peace and stability. He urged the diverse communities residing peacefully in Heirok constituency for generations to strengthen their familial ties as brothers and sisters, and to unite in efforts toward creating a stable and peaceful Manipur.
Jointly organized by the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Charitable Trust and the Heirok Block Congress Committee (HBCC) at the Sikhong Khunou Community Hall in Heirok AC, the main highlights of the event included women from various villages presenting traditional gifts (athenpot), followed by a community feast shared with local brothers and the former minister, concluding with the presentation of customary gifts (dakhina) and blessings.
Speaking on the occasion, M. Okendro stated that the event was organized with the conviction that hill and valley people are one indigenous family, aiming to restore harmony at a time when elements acting with disregard for kinship and civilized conduct have attempted to sever fraternal bonds and erode Manipur's cherished traditions and social etiquette.
He appealed to the gathered sisters to bless the state with the return of peace and stability. He urged the diverse communities residing peacefully in Heirok constituency for generations to strengthen their familial ties as brothers and sisters, and to unite in efforts toward creating a stable and peaceful Manipur.