Yaoshang Festival: Manipur on solemn reflection over celebration
IFP Bureau27 Mar 2024
People of Manipur, deeply wounded by a year-long communal crisis, have chosen a path of solemn reflection over celebration this year.
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People of Manipur, deeply wounded by a year-long communal crisis, have chosen a path of solemn reflection over celebration this year.
Maybe, we should forego Yaoshang Thabal this time also in view of the suffering and mourning among the people. But, we must also ponder upon a question whether this election is going to bring peace and normalcy in the state.
CM Biren Singh said that the state government will take action against any person acting against freedom of religion.
Amid festivities and celebrations, one ought to think and act on the burning issues facing the state like high price for rice and other commodities, non availability of water, lack of job opportunities, etc.
A candlelight vigil was held at the memorial of Thokchom Romesh, Thokchom Promila and Laishram Nirmala near Umang Laikol in Heirok part I.
IFP Editorial: The idea of organising sports during the Yaoshang festival was conceived wherein the young and old including the middle-aged groups are engaged in positive activities. And it became a trend everywhere.
IFP Editorial: It is rather unkind for some people to pass undue judgment on girls seeking donations related to Thabal Chongba or for the police to round them up.
IFP Editorial: Manipur also is not behind in this celebration and florists are doing a booming business on this day. Yet on this day, we have to look back and discuss among ourselves what our society is doing about love and romance between boys and girls.
“Lawlessness will not be tolerated,” CM Biren said, adding, it is the government's decision to impose a ban on anything.
Thabal Chongba, Shumang Leela and all forms of concerts have been restricted in residential areas till the completion BOSEM and COHSEM examinations
IFP Editorial: Restricting the festivities beyond five days in view of examinations is okay, but saying Yaoshang and Thabal Chongba has a negative impact on the morals of the youth is questionable.
IFP Editorial: What is Thabal Chongba and what it means for the Manipuri society? Essentially, Thabal Chongba is a folk dance with a purpose for the Manipuris.
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