Nongthombam Biren Singh took oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur for a second straight term on March 21.
- The swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Bhawan in Imphal and Manipur Governor La Ganesan administered the oath to Mr Biren Singh.
- Mr. Singh, 61, a footballer-turned-journalist-turned-politician, is the second after Okram Ibobi of the Congress to carry on after a full five-year term as the Chief Minister of the State.
- The new Ministry was sworn on the fourth day of the five-day Yaoshang — Manipuri Holi celebration.
About festival of Yaoshang
- The festival of Yaoshang is considered one of the major festivals of Manipur. People from different communities come together to take part in the celebrations.
- A five-day event celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Lamta (February-March), the festival is generally celebrated at the same time as holi.
- But unlike Holi, the celebrations go far beyond just colours.
- The five-day-long celebration begins with the burning of ‘yaoshang’ (a small thatch hut/straw hut) which is constructed with bamboo and straws on the first day.
