Imphal, May 31: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday took oath as the President of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board during a ceremony held at the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple complex in Imphal.
The oath-taking and reception programme was attended by board members, priests, priestesses and devotees, who welcomed the chief minister upon his arrival at the temple premises.
Speaking after assuming charge, Singh emphasised the importance of preserving Manipur’s cultural heritage and traditional values, stating that safeguarding indigenous customs and practices is essential for the state’s social progress and development.
He assured support for initiatives aimed at protecting and promoting the state’s rich cultural traditions and said matters related to the maintenance and development of the temple complex could be addressed through discussions and meetings of the board.
Referring to the current situation in the state, the chief minister expressed hope for lasting peace and stability in Manipur and prayed for the continued progress and well-being of its people.
During the programme, representatives of the Kabui, Chothe and Maring communities felicitated Singh with traditional shawls as a mark of respect. He also planted a sapling within the temple premises as part of the event.
