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.
Let the celebration of Gaan-Ngai, the greatest post harvest festival of Zeliangrong community bring hope, prosperity, wealth, peace, unity and love, the Speaker said in his message.
The exodus of more than seven years from the state has been a dark episode in the history of Meities, Awapalli Khubham Ningshing Lup general secretary Thokchom Premjit Singha said.