Nagaland Governor, CM, Dy CMs extend Naknyulüm greetings

DIMAPUR — Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Ministers TR Zeliang and Y Patton extended Naknyulüm greetings to the Chang community.

“This festival, celebrated to signify the triumph of good over evil, marks our deliverance from darkness and coincides with the first harvest of the year, making it a joyous harvest festival,” the governor said in his message.

Ganesan said that the festival is also a time for strengthening bonds through the exchange of gifts and delicacies among friends and relatives.

“May this Naknyulüm Festival bring peace and unity among the community,” the message read.

Taking to X, Rio expressed hope that the festival which celebrates the triumph of good over evil, would “bring blessings of good health, peace, and foster unity and goodwill among us.”

In a press release, TR Zeliang said that Naknyulüm is a unique festival that marks the victory of light over darkness and expressed hope that the occasion will bring joy, peace, unity and blessings to the Changs and the Nagas.

Meanwhile, Patton noted that the festival is also a time for thanksgiving and celebrations. On behalf of the state BJP legislators, he conveyed heartiest festive greetings and expressed hope that Naknyulüm is celebrated with unity and a sense of brotherhood.

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