IMPHAL/UKHRUL: Chairman of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC), Manipur, Dinganglung Gangmei (IAS Retd.), celebrated Ningol Chakouba with his family at his residence in Babupara, Imphal, on Wednesday, highlighting the festival’s message of love, family bonding and togetherness.
Ningol Chakouba, one of Manipur’s cherished traditional festivals, brings married daughters back to their parental homes for a day of reunion, feasting and reaffirmation of the bond between brothers and sisters.
Sharing a message on the occasion, Gangmei and his family emphasised that the spirit of Ningol Chakouba extends beyond family ties, underscoring the importance of love, mutual respect and unity across communities, cultures and backgrounds.
“Different roots, one river of love. No distance can dry it, no difference can divide it. For many waters cannot quench love — This is Ningol Chakouba, where hearts return home,” the message read.
The message highlighted the power of human relationships to transcend differences, calling for greater affection, understanding and respect in society.
Against the backdrop of Manipur’s prevailing social challenges, the celebration also carried a broader message of reconciliation and the need to strengthen bonds among communities.
Gangmei and his family extended warm Ningol Chakouba 2026 greetings to all Ningols, expressing hope that the festival would continue to bring families closer and foster greater love, peace and harmony across Manipur.
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