Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh was accorded a warm reception at Longmai Common Ground in Noney Part-3 under Noney district headquarters on Monday while returning from Jiribam to Imphal.

The programme was organised by BJP Nungba Mandal in connection with the 47th Foundation Day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The party flag was hoisted by BJP Manipur Pradesh president A. Sarda Devi, followed by the singing of Vande Mataram. The Chief Minister and the state BJP president also led the gathering in paying floral tributes to party leaders and pioneers.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister assured that a large public ground would be developed at Longmai in Noney district headquarters. He also stated that the issue of the non-functional District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) centre in Noney would be taken up and made operational in consultation with local MLA Dipu Gangmei.

The event was attended by Nungba AC MLA and Hill Areas Committee (HAC) Chairman Dipu Gangmei, along with nine other MLAs and several party leaders. Various civil society organisations (CSOs) also submitted memoranda to the Chief Minister highlighting local issues and demands.

As part of the programme, a traditional Rongmei Naga dance was performed by a troupe from Longmai Part-4 Peaceland, adding cultural vibrancy to the celebration.

The Chief Minister and his team departed for Imphal at around 1:30 pm after attending a luncheon.

In a post shared on social media, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the warm reception, stating that the enthusiasm and participation of party workers and the public reflected growing confidence in the government’s commitment to development and good governance. He reiterated his vision of building a “Viksit Manipur by 2047” and called for continued unity and collective efforts towards inclusive and sustainable growth in the state.