Governor, CM lead in extending Emoinu greetings

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jan 2 : Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister N Biren Singh led in greeting people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Emoinu.
“I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur on the happy and auspicious occasion of Emoinu Pujah (Goddess of Wealth), 2023,” wished Governor La Ganesan.
It is, indeed, gratifying to note that the people of Manipur, especially the Manipuri brethren observe Ema Emoinu Pujah to mark the return of the indigenous Meitei deity to the residence of her daughter-in-law Piyainu. The Pujah is celebrated at different places of the State with different flavours, La Ganesan said in his message to the people.
“I join the people of Manipur in the celebration of Emoinu Pujah and pray that this Pujah brings peace and prosperity to the State,” the Governor wished.
Wishing the people, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said, Emoinu Eratpa is celebrated on the twelfth day of Wakching month of Manipuri lunar calendar with traditional gaiety and religious fervor. On this day, seasonal fruits, vegetables and fish are offered and lights are lit around the houses to evoke the blessing of Goddess Emoinu, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Fish, especially Sareng, being an important part of the offerings made to the Goddess, the State Government has taken up initiatives to revive the production of Sareng and to increase the production of other fish species, he said.
“As we celebrate the festival seeking the blessings from the Goddess, let us also join hands and work harder to make Manipur self-reliant in food production and also move ahead with development at a faster pace,” N Biren said.
Water Resources and Relief and Disaster Management Minister Awangbow Newmai, Textiles Minister Nemcha Kipgen, MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar Singh among others also wished the people on the occasion of Emoinu Eratpa.
Many organisations including International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA), Kabui Union Manipur, All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), All Manipur Students Guardians Association, Wakhallon Mannab Apunba (WAMA) Kangleipak, Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena Manipur Pradesh, Manipur People’s Democratic Front and others too wished the people and prayed for Emoinu to bring peace and prosperity to the people and the State.