Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has urged the people of the state to reaffirm their commitment to peace, harmony, and mutual respect in the New Year. He emphasized the importance of strengthening bonds of brotherhood among all communities and upholding unity in diversity in 2026. Governor Bhalla expressed hope for greater understanding, prosperity, and well-being in the upcoming year, aiming for a peaceful and inclusive Manipur.
The Governor extended greetings to the people on the occasion of the ‘Gaan-Ngai Festival,’ a significant post-harvest festival celebrated by the Kabui and Rongmei Naga communities in Manipur. The festival, marked by religious ceremonies, community feasts, traditional dances, and gift exchanges, symbolizes prosperity, peace, and cultural continuity. It also serves as a time for joy, harmony, and happiness, bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one with hope and optimism.
Governor Bhalla encouraged the people to celebrate the Gaan-Ngai Festival with friendship, unity, and devotion, emphasizing the importance of coming together in a spirit of brotherhood. He called for a collective effort to welcome the New Year with a renewed commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous Manipur, fostering a sense of peace and stability in the state.
