ITANAGAR, Apr 13: Governor Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have greeted the people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Sangken, the pious New Year festival of the Tai Khamptis.
In his message, the Governor said that Sangken festival is the time to ritually and ceremoniously bathe the images of Lord Buddha. This also heralds the New Year and the people sprinkle water on each other as a sign of greeting and goodwill, he said.
May this festival of our Khampti and Singpho brethren bind each one of us in fraternal love, amity, and affection and inspire us to strive for the unity, progress, and well being of all, the Governor wished in his message.
The Governor has appealed to all the citizens of the State to observe the precautions against COVID-19 and make full effort in checking COVID-19 spread.
Joining the pious New Year festival of the Tai Khamptis, Khandu wished them a prosperous and healthy new year.
“Sangken, the festival of purity and holy water, is not only an occasion to celebrate but also to put into practice the teachings of Lord Buddha, which is compassion, love and peace,” Khandu said in a message here this evening.
He urged people of all faith and following to join their Khampti brethrens in celebrating their most important festival of the year.
“Let this celebration be another knot in the bond of our unity in diversity,” Khandu added.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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