In her message, the Governor said that for the Hindu Meiteis, Cheiraoba symbolizes the coming of a New Year and is a festival celebrated by every household with great enthusiasm and gaiety.
In her message, Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey said that the new year is an occasion to rejoice and set new resolutions. It urged all to resolve that Cheiraoba will be a harbinger of peace and harmony in the state.
The appearance of a cross and a community flag atop a hill near Manipur's Moirang district has raised a massive controversy, as the hill has a sacred site of the residents of this lakeside district, 60 km from the state capital Imphal.
Wishes for good health, happiness, prosperity, success, and peace on 'Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba’, which marks the beginning of a new lunar year for the Meitei community.
Governor La Ganesan in his message stated that for the Hindu Meiteis, Cheiraoba symbolises the coming of a new year and is a festival celebrated by every household with great enthusiasm and gaiety.