Keibul Lamjao remained one of the venues of Sangai Festival: Minister Biswajit

Keibul Lamjao remained one of the venues of Sangai Festival: Minister Biswajit

Manipur Government spokesperson Thongam Biswajit Singh has said today that the Manipur Sangai Festival, 2018 will be held at three different venues including Hapta Kangjeibung, Lamboi Khongnangkhong and Keibul Lamjao.

The government spokesperson, who is also the Works Minister, inspected road conditions in Thanga and Moirang areas ahead of the 10-day Sangai Festival to be held from the 21st of the next month.

He also met members and representative of the JAC formed against the reported shifting of opening ceremony of Sangai Festival from Keibul Lamjao. He assured the JAC members that there is no question of shifting the venue from Keibul Lamjao.

Mr. Biswajit said that Keibul Lamjao is a historical place and is of utmost importance to the State. Keibul Lamjao will be a venue of the Sangai Festival and 25 stalls including food stalls will be set up there, he said before adding that the stalls will be increased if needed.

However, the inaugural function will be held at Hapta Kangjeibung, he said citing the convenience in preparing the inaugural function in Imphal as the function will be attended by several state guests including the President of India. He said, Keibul Lamjao venue will host State events till the end of the festival. The Minister also invited the locals and the JAC to share suggestions and ideas if there is any to add to the programs to be held at Keibul Lamjao.

The Minister accompanied by MLAs- P. Saratchandra, T. Robindro, Chief Engineer(Works) Kh. Temba, visited and inspected Moirang - Sendra Road, approach road to Takmu Water Front Resort and roads in Thanga Tongbram Leikai.

Briefing media persons at Keibul Lamjao after the inspection, Minister Biswajit said that road repairing and mending of potholes will be completed ahead of the festival. Preparation of programs for road repairing is already completed and the government will be able to fulfill its commitment of road repairing at the earliest if the weather permits.

He said that today’s inspection was part of the BJP-led government’s commitment to bring development and improve road connectivity in the entire State including the rural areas.